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Job Title:	Assistive Technology Specialist	Wage/Hour Status:	Exempt/195 Days
Reports To:	Special Education Coordinator	Pay Grade:
Dept./School:	Special Education	Date Revised:	December 2006

Primary Purpose:
	To provide leadership in the use of technology assistive technology, and universal design for learning (UDL) to provide assistance to instructional staff in planning and effective use of technology in the curriculum. To provide staff training necessary to meet State and District instructional technology goals.
Qualifications:
	Education/Certification:
	Certified Teacher Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree Preferred Level III Assistive Technology Training certification (ATTP certification)
	Special Knowledge/Skills:
	Demonstrated working knowledge of curriculum, instructional technology, integration and management strategies and resources and current technologies Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technology training to adult learners Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
	Experience:
	Three years experience as a classroom teacher with any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities; related field and/or applied experience in the design of technology enhanced lessons/units/environments
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
	Train and support teachers in classroom teaching methodology that engages student learning through the integration of technology
	Train and support teachers, media specialist/librarians, and curriculum coordinators in effective instructional and assistive technology techniques
	Train and support teachers in the use of digital learning competencies, including Internet research, graphics, animation, website mastery, and video technologies, assistive technology (UDL)
	Train and support teachers in the use of curricular models designed to prepare teachers to facilitate, through technology and assistive technology, an active student learning environment
	Assist campuses in the identification, evaluation, and use of appropriate instructional software
	Participate in campus and district technology planning and evaluation
	Provide model lessons for teachers, which facilitate the integration of technology into the instructional program
	Collaborate with campus staff, Special Education staff, and District technology staff to meet staff and District technology goals
	Assist coordinators and special education in the design and implementation of staff development opportunities which integrate technology into the curricula and meet individual student needs
	Maintain the department website Evaluate, select, and order appropriate software, devices, and hardware. Conduct and oversee assistive technology evaluations
	Perform other duties as assigned

Ability To:
	Develop individualized objectives and instructional materials which integrate technology into classroom instruction
	Interpret technical documentation in lay person's terms, as necessary
	Communicate effectively orally and in writing
	Demonstrate positive, productive customer service focus
	Establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties
	Promote positive attitudes among schools and community members regarding technology uses and trends
Supervisory Responsibilities:
	None.
Equipment Used:
	Computer, printer, projector, SmartBoard, peripheral devices such as PDA, scanner, CD-RW, and input devices for students with disabilities

Working Conditions:
	Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
	Frequent districtwide travel; prolonged CRT viewing; ability to lift 50 lbs or more; prolonged use of computers; working on more than one campus