Assistive Technology Consultant

General Function

The Special Education Assistive Technology Consultant serves leaders and teachers of students with diverse learning needs in order to increase student outcomes. The Special Education Assistive Technology Consultant assists IEP teams in consideration of student Assistive Technology needs, decision making about Assistive Technology solutions, and to build district capacity to improve access, participation, productivity, and independence within the general education curriculum or alternate curriculum standards. This position will be a shared position with Mecosta-Osceola ISD.

Qualifications

• Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement

• Master’s Degree in Special Education

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience; 5 years or more preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.

• Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.

• Positive leadership skills.

• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

Essential Duties

• Knowledge of Special Education/Assistive Technology laws and regulations

• Accepts, reviews, and processes referrals in accordance with established Special Education Consultation Request procedures

• Prepare written service delivery plan for member district, NC RESA, and MOISD operated programs to document plan for training/coaching/technical assistance, implementation support, and timeline of request closeout

• Provide technical assistance and support around data gathering procedures and strategies to conduct needs-based assessment, utilizing a team approach and based on the student’s customary educational environments or settings

• Provide technical assistance and support to teams conducting comprehensive assessments, to address all areas related to the student’s disability and with a focus on student strengths as it relates to Assistive Technology and the student’s ability to access, participate, and progress in the general education curriculum standards

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with member districts, NC RESA and MOISD [GU1]operated programs, Special Education Directors, Superintendents, Building Administration, Curriculum Directors, IEP Teams, Parents, and Students

• Provide training, coaching, and technical assistance for individual educators, small groups, and teams by way of face-to-face methods, virtual and/or digital platforms (i.e. Zoom, Loom), district-hosted sessions, conference presents and more to address special education practices, and the selection and utilization of assistive technology devices and services

• Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards and Common Core Essential Elements and the ability to apply Assistive Technology to assist students with disabilities in accessing, participating, and making progress within these curriculum standards

• Communicate how to leverage Assistive Technology to provide access to the general education settings to the greatest extent possible; Least Restrictive Environment

• Participate in staff development/training activities related to Assistive Technology, Special Education, and assigned by direct supervisor

• Assist in decision-making regarding the recommendation, purchase, lease, or other means of acquiring assistive technology devices

• Assist in selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices

• Contribute to the goals and success of the Special Education Instruction and Curriculum team through collaboration, cooperation, flexibility, and shared decision making

• Contribute to the development of resources and materials for use in conducting professional development and other related professional activities

• Serve as Traumatic Brain Injury Transition Team Coordinator: manage intake of TBI referrals, make contact with local district TBI point people, and provide additional resources when needed

• Follows all Federal IDEA Regulations and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and compliance procedures

• All other duties as assigned

Relationships and Other Duties

• Knowledge of Federal IDEA Regulations, the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and compliance procedures

• Knowledge and expertise in compliant IEP processes and procedures

• Work independently and as a collaborative member of a team, problem-solve, and find solutions to challenging situations

• Skills with computers, including a broad range of assistive technology resources, Google Drive, Outlook Calendar/Email

• Exemplary organizational skills related to task completion, including the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Effective communication both orally and in writing, including demonstrated proficiency in grammar, editing and proofreading

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships with administration, colleagues, member districts, NC RESA and MOISD [GU2]operated programs

• Maintain regular and consistent attendance

• Maintain and update work calendar to reflect currently scheduled activities, changes in schedule up to 30 days in advance

Other Required Skills

· Must be able to communicate effectively (language skills).

· Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).

· Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).

· This position requires regular speaking and listening. While performing these duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm and/or finger motion many times. The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 35 pounds. The ability to travel to other buildings is required.

Work Environment

General classroom/office setting; the noise level in this position varies.

Terms of Employment

· salaried/contracted employee (exempt)

· 187 days per year

· position covered under NCEA Master Agreement

· evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of Newaygo County RESA that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, height, weight, marital status or other trait or characteristic protected by federal or state employment discrimination statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment.

NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time, following language in the NCEA Master Agreement.

districts, NCRESA and MOISD [GU1][GU1]

districts, NCRESA and MOISD [GU2][GU2]

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,902.00 - $96,394.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• special education teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Michigan teaching certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,902 - $96,394