Assistive Technology Specialist

About the Employer

The Vision of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is to prepare students to learn, grow, thrive, and achieve lifelong success. The Mission is promoting equity and excellence by working with our school districts and community partners to create opportunities that address the needs of every student.

Job Summary

In response to IEP team referrals, the ATS is responsible for assisting in the

development of local AT support teams including teacher(s), parents, and support staff.

Conducting team-based AT assessments. Completing research and development of AT

related instructional programs and device recommendations. Assisting in the preparation of AT related goals and objectives. Conducting on-going training with parents and staff and providing on-going consultation to support successful implementation of AT goals and objectives.

Job Description / Essential Elements :

Solano County

Office of Education

JOB TITLE : Assistive Technology Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION

In response to IEP team referrals, the ATS is responsible for assisting in the development of local AT support teams including teacher(s), parents, and support staff. Conducting team-based AT assessments. Completing research and development of AT related instructional programs and device recommendations. Assisting in the preparation of AT related goals and objectives. Conducting on-going training with parents and staff and providing on-going consultation to support successful implementation of AT goals and objectives.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO

Director, Special Education or designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER a Special Education credential authorizing Physically Impaired, Orthopedically Impaired or Moderate / Severe disabilities OR ELSE any California credential plus one of the below items :

• license in Physical Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs, where the utilization of assistive technology services falls within the scope of practice of physical therapy as defined in Business and Professions Code section 2620 and implementing regulations; or
• license in Occupational Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or
• license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs or a valid document, issued by the California CTC, where the function of the assistive technology service is augmentative communication; or
• baccalaureate degree in engineering with emphasis in assistive technology; or
• baccalaureate degree in a related field of engineering with a graduate certificate in rehabilitation technology or assistive technology; or
• certification from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA / ATP); or
• certificate in assistive technology applications issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution;

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

Work Position (Percentage of Time) :

Standing (20%) Walking (20%) Sitting (60%)

Body Movement (Frequency) :

None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)

Lifting - lbs. (0-40) Lifting (4) Bending (4)

Pushing and / or Reaching Kneeling or

Pulling Loads (4) Overhead (3) Squatting (3)

Climbing Stairs (2) Climbing Ladders (0)

Revised 5 / 19 / 15

Assistive Technology Specialist

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

It is the policy of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, color, or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy status or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, in any program or activity conducted by SCOE. SCOE will not tolerate behavior by students or staff, which insults, degrades, threatens, stereotypes or otherwise discriminates on the basis of marital status, pregnancy, political activities or affiliation and / or medical condition. As required by Title IX, SCOE does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, employment, or other activities.

SCOE Compliance Officer :

Manolo Garcia

Associate Superintendent, Human Resources & Educator Effectiveness

Solano County Office of Education

5100 Business Center Dr.

Fairfield, CA. 94534

(707) 399-4459

ComplianceOfficer@solanocoe.net