Michigan Association of School Boards
Location
Michigan | United States
Job description
Deadline: June 2, 2024
District/Organization: Livingston Educational Service Agency
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $46,597 – $95,658
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Consultant for Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is responsible for county-wide consulting/coaching to assist IEP teams, students, and families in identifying, selecting, and implementing AT and AAC into the curricula. This position will be critical in advocating and developing user-friendly content, training, and guidance (e.g. AT/AAC SETT Considerations) for the advancement of AT & AAC within both local districts and Livingston ESA programs. Recognizing the importance of Autonomous Communication, this position plays a pivotal role in supporting students with complex communication needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and/or REGISTRATIONS
Possess a valid professional certificate/license in one of the following area(s): Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Teacher with a Special Education endorsement.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to use advanced mathematics to solve problems related to use of technology.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to area of professional responsibility; ability to plan and implement adaptive technology based on needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 lbs. such as equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety and well-being.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.
The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.
E-mail: [email protected]
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