Assistive Technology Coordinator - Storm Lake Iowa

Company: PRAIRIE LAKES AEA
Location: Storm Lake, Iowa
Posted On: 05/14/2024

QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in education and endorsement in special education
LICENSURE: Iowa special education license by Iowa Board of Education Examiners
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience with assistive technology preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Support the evaluation, selection, implementation and progress monitoring of research-based technology tools and strategies to support educational achievement for students who have special needs
Focus on key areas which include: Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM), specialized software and applications for struggling readers and writers, alternative/augmentative communication, and computer and mobile device access
Maintain current knowledge of available technologies. Develop and support a regional communication network within the AEA to build capacity and knowledge about assistive technology that supports student learning
Provide professional development training to AEA and LEA staff regarding assistive technology and instructional technology
Develop regional capacity of AEA staff to effectively identify and deploy assistive devices tailored to the identified learning needs of individual students
Assist and support AEA staff by building capacity for trouble-shooting assistive technology
Provide information and assistance to AEA and LEAs in procuring funding sources for AT devices and services
Work collaboratively with AEA media and technology staff to purchase and implement instructional technology and assistive technology within the AEA and with LEAs
Serve as liaison between PLAEA and various state level entities and initiatives
Maintain the AEAs inventory of assistive technology devices and software available for use by school teams
Make effective use of available funding to maintain or replace devices and software as appropriate
Compile and keep current resource information on products and devices, directions for use, maintenance and funding sources
Maintain the Assistive Technology webpage
Coordinate work within PLAEA around students with significant disabilities (SWSD)
Coordinate professional learning for AEA and LEA staff around high expectations and quality instruction for
Provide technical assistance around Iowa Core Essential Elements, Iowa's Alternate Assessment and Iowa's Early Literacy Alternate Assessment
Participate in the state leadership network that supports students with significant disabilities.
Coordinate and communicate information from the Iowa Department of Education regarding SWSD
Maintain current information on PLAEA website regarding AT and SWSD
Other duties as assigned

COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES:

Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environment
Believes in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEA
Focuses upon agency and team efforts to deliver equitable, efficient and effective educational services that prepare Iowa children for a life well-lived
Anticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovation
Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual communication
Possesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agency
Exhibits self-motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectations
Manages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectiveness
Problem solves by utilizin data-based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutions
Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality
Models and integrates technology into daily work
Leads professional development for at least one course, internally, externally or both
Understands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts served

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel between schools and sites served
Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that cant always be anticipated More...

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