Coordinator of Assistive Technology
Stafford County Public Schools
Location
Stafford, VA | United States
Job description
Job Title: Coordinator of Assistive Technology
Location: Student Support Services
Pay Grade: Administrative and Professional Scale Grade A06
Work Calendar All 12 Month Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, this position is the School Division's primary advocate for the integration of technology into everyday teaching and learning. The Coordinator assists in the identification and evaluation of appropriate resources that complement and advance the schools' instructional programs, and provides professional development opportunities.
MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides leadership in staff development for the integration of instructional technology into the curriculum
- Provides assistance to individual teachers and administrators, schools, departments, etc., in areas related to the effective use of various assistive technologies.
- Cooperates with other instructional leaders to determine appropriate use of assistive technology for instruction at the various levels and subject areas.
- Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Division's Integrated Technology Plan and facilitates the implementation, as required, of individual school technology plans.
- Develops and coordinates the School Division's Assistive Technology Professional Development Plan.
- Assists with the preparation of a budget to purchase technology resources, and facilitate the procurement of selected items and provides leadership to the acquisition of appropriate grants.
- Represents the Division's assistive technology program to the general public at professional conferences, workshops and other presentations.
- Reviews and evaluates new commercial assistive technology software and ancillary materials, as they become available and communicates such evaluations to the instructional leaders of the Division via the Executive Director of Instructional Technology and Information Services.
- Reviews and evaluates new commercial assistive technology/media hardware as it is developed and communicates such evaluations to the instructional leaders of the Division via the Executive Director of Instructional Technology and Information Services.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools
- Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
- Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
- Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
- Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
- Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in Assistive Technology or certificate preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia Teaching License.
- Two (2) years of experience in special education instruction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge
- Special education process and current legal mandates, as related to special education.
- Skills
- Leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers and parents.
- Appropriate use of written and verbal communication, thorough knowledge of English grammar, usage and spelling.
- Install and operate appropriate hardware and software.
- Abilities
- Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
- Organize and perform work independently
- Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
- Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
- The work is moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
- The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
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