Assistive Technology Specialist

WHO WE ARE: EdLogical Group was founded in 2009 by Dianne and Hector Valentin with the primary focus of providing exceptional Special Education Services to students. EdLogical offers top-notch service provision to those students who receive special education services and supports. We have assisted charter schools and school districts in navigating the complexities of Special Education. We have done this by providing high-quality, experienced, and knowledgeable special educators. All EdLogical team members are professional educators or practicing clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of the programmatic, administrative and fiscal issues of program development and service delivery.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: An Assistive Technology Specialist provides training and consultation on universal design for learning and accessible technology; develops and shares resources for supporting site-based staff to implement; provides access to accessible technology and supports site-based staff with the process of Student Access Planning (AT Consideration).

JOB GROUP DESCRIPTION: EdLogical

OVERTIME STATUS: Non Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $30.00 - 50.00/Hr

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts with AT&T
• Team environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintains cutting-edge knowledge of emerging and innovative technologies for supporting universal learning

• Knowledge of assistive technology supports and strategies to address access, communication, mobility, positioning, recreation/leisure/play, environmental control, and activities of daily living

• Supports regional, district, and site-based capacity building in the meaningful and productive use of accessible technology and consideration of student's individual needs through training and skill-building opportunities as well as coaching and mentoring

• Contributes to the development of resources for supporting training, skill building, coaching, and mentoring activities

• Maintains project data and outcome measures to assist with program review and improvement

• When needed determines AT needs as part of a comprehensive assessment, which addresses all areas related to the student's disability and based on the student's strengths, tasks, and expectations; prepares written reports as required

• Effectively manages schedule and time to proactively support mentoring and coaching plans, upcoming trainings, incoming requests for assistance, and ongoing material development

• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with project staff and advisors, regional training teams, district, and site-based leaders

• Complies with the rules and regulations set forth in federal and state special education laws and regulations

• Provide services within the Agency’s catchment area

• Maintain an attendance register in accordance with the Service Page of the IEP and the Individual Service Agreement (ISA) for each student

• Input services into the company’s database and sign the service logs on a monthly basis

• Adapt educational materials and equipment for the purpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the individual student’s needs

• Collect data on student achievements for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports and/or updating IEP logs

• Maintain and prepare a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g. charts, logs, records and/or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information; and/or complying with mandated requirements

• Other duties as assigned

  
  

OBJECTIVES OR GOALS TO MEASURE PERFORMANCE:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's degree is preferred

• A valid Education Specialist Credential or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential, or equivalent.

• Advanced coursework or specialized training in Assistive Technology, or ATP certification

• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance

• Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures

• Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks

• Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information

• Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner

• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

  
  

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

EdLogical is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest