NEOGOV · 4 months ago
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$0/yr - $0/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Louisiana Special School District, which aims to provide innovative educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The Assistive Technology Support Specialist will develop and promote the use of assistive technology within the curriculum for instructors and families, ensuring that students with disabilities have access to the resources they need to succeed.
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Responsibilities
Develop and promote the use of Assistive Technology integration into overall curriculum of the instructors and families of students with disabilities in Louisiana
Create tactile graphics of student materials requested from LSVI, LEAs, Charter Schools and Home Schools
Transcribe print materials into braille for student’s access to curriculum
Train and collaborate with AT Teams, educators, students, and families to support AT for students with Visual Impairments in LEAs, LSVI, and other agencies
Facilitate learning opportunities on Accessible materials, Technology and Software, on-line, either at district level, or at vendor fairs/conferences
Maintain record of materials created in each format for yearly reports
Deliver accessible textbooks, materials and equipment on LSVI campus
Work with and under the immediate direction of VI professionals
Participate in training on any new VI technology (e.g. software, computers, and adaptive assisted devices)
Manage time, to complete transcriptions, as consultants need them
Accept personal responsibility for the care of the center’s equipment and supplies used in braille production
Order and maintain an inventory of supplies needed for performance of job duties
Perform functional vision assessments in student’s educational environment and assist in training others in school districts served
Develop and deliver distance-learning opportunities by developing on-line Professional Development Module per quarter for staff and families
Develop and deliver Professional development including five unique series targeting specific audiences such as, but not limited to, pupil appraisal, staff, general and special education teachers, school leaders and support personnel
Develop/implement trainings for teachers, speech therapists, pupil appraisal staff, administrators and families to support students with limited or no language/communication at LSVI and statewide
Support districts by creating annual AT plans and identify supports needed from regional AEM Center
Serve as an Assistive Technology consultant to school districts and early childcare centers in assigned regional area to assist in building capacity
Build capacity of LEAs, Charter Schools, and early childcare centers to conduct AT assessments of students
Gather and maintain data on LA AEM activities/trainings/consults
Work collaboratively with the AT team in each district and early childcare center
Assist in the establishment of Regional AEM Centers, provide resources, and service to AT team members, instructional staff, and families of students with disabilities
Identify and loan equipment/software to districts and daycare centers, for evaluating the effectiveness of the equipment, before districts purchase
Develop and maintain tracking system for inventory used in Regional AEM Center and LA AEM Center
Collaborate/support the development of new AEM website
Collaborate and support with other regional AEM Centers, PPEP providers and O&M Outreach
Support/facilitate the development of Vendor Fairs/Conferences
Provide training to instructional team members in the use of Assistive Technology
Serve as Consortium Assistive Technology team leader for designated parishes
Serve as an Assistive Technology consultant to school districts in assigned areas
Assist districts in conducting Assistive Technology assessments of students
Gather and maintain data on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) activities and support activities provided to the school districts
Work collaboratively as a member of the assistive technology team in each district
Collaborate in the development of a website for the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) by posting blogs and learning modules
Assist in the establishment of the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Centers and provide resources and services to Assistive Technology team members and instructional staff of students with disabilities
Assist in Professional Developments for school districts on Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials
Develop and/or facilitate distance learning opportunities for staff
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field and/or licensure in an allied health profession
Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities
Certification or ability to obtain certification in NLS Transcription
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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