Adaptive Technology Specialist

Position Summary :

Provide direct academic services for students with disabilities. The Adaptive Technology Specialist’s main function is to manage the Adaptive Technology Lab including its day-to-day operations and year-long planning and needs.

Example of Job Duties :

Under the direction of theDirector of Academic Support, the Adaptive Technology Specialist is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties :

• Collaborates with Director of Academic Support and Disability Services Lead.
• Maintains Adaptive Technology Lab and all adaptive technology hardware and software and develops processes and procedures for AT Lab.
• Manages communication and collaboration with academic and student services departments regarding testing-related accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Assists in the implementation and use of the Accommodate software on campus for faculty and students.
• Develops accessible materials for students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinates alternate location testing appointments with students and instructors.
• Proctors tests for students needing academic accommodations including assessing which adaptive technology tools are appropriate for use and helping students to self-regulate as needed.
• Trains students with disabilities on the use of adaptive technologies and equipment that includes but is not limited to Read & Write for Google Chrome, MAGic magnification software, Speak Q, and more.
• Provides access to ebooks, print, and enlarged materials using resources such as accesstext.org, Learning Ally, Bookshare and other publishers.
• Maintains and reviews data / assessments for continuous improvement of program, including student and faculty surveys, etc.
• Manages and maintains confidential records.
• Prepares and compiles annual year-end report.
• Attends training as necessary to remain in adaptive technology best practices and supporting students with disabilities

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant educational experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary : $39.44 hourly.