Educational Specialist in Assistive Technology
The Educational Specialist provides expert consulting and direct service to teachers, aides, and children with disabilities in local school districts, around the use of technology to facilitate access to the curriculum.
Responsibilities:
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Provide in-depth consulting in local school districts on assistive technology.
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Modify specific curriculum materials for individual students.
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Determine, recommend, and support specific assistive technology.
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Train aides, teachers, and/or parents to help support use of technology.
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Perform assessments of students AT needs and write reports that describe the student's needs, the assessment process, and recommendations.
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Demonstrate and test assistive hardware and software.
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Write reports based on IEP objectives, services provided, and technology used.
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Develop and provide training to teachers, parents, and other groups.
Qualifications
The Educational Specialist position requires:
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A credential related to teaching students with disabilities, or licensure as an O.T./P.T./S.L.T., or a certificate in AT from an accredited university.
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An extensive knowledge of assistive technology, computer systems, and appropriate software.
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Experience in teaching children and knowledge of standard curriculum.
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The ability to travel to multiple school sites in one day in your own vehicle.
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Experience working with individuals who have disabilities.
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The ability to lift, transport, and set up computer systems and monitors.
Salary
We are currently looking for a person interested in working part time (16-20 hours per week). The salary range is $35,000-$42,000 (based on full time). Health & dental benefits if working 20 or more hours per week.
Application Procedure
Send your resume and cover letter to:
Dmitri Belser, Executive Director
Center for Accessible Technology
2547 8th Street, 12-A
Berkeley, CA 94710
FAX: (510) 841-7956
You can also email your resume and cover letter.