ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST

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　　ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST

　　Salary

　　Depends on Qualifications

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　SSD2023-122

　　Department

　　SSC Special School District

　　Opening Date

　　12/28/2023

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

　　The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

　　The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an

　　ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST

　　This is a 12 month positions, 8 hours per day. Occasional travel may be required.

　　This position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

　　T he Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director at [email protected] .

　　RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

　　Physical Activity Level:

　　The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

　　There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

　　No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

　　Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

　　Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field and/or licensure in an allied health profession with a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities.

　　Job Concepts

　　I. Performance Responsibilities:

　　Develop and provide training to instructional team members and families in the use of Assistive Technology.

　　Serve as Consortium Assistive Technology team leader.

　　Serve as an Assistive Technology consultant to school districts in an assigned area to help build capacity in the districts.

　　Assist the districts in conducting Assistive Technology assessments of students.

　　Gather and maintain data on LA-AEM activities and support activities provided to the school districts.

　　Work collaboratively as a member of the assistive technology team in each district.

　　Collaborate in the development of a website for LA-AEM by creating Blogs and/or Learn Modules

　　Assist in the establishment of the AEM Center and provide resources and services to Assistive Technology team members, instructional staff and families of students with disabilities.

　　Develop and/or facilitate distance learning opportunities for staff and families.

　　Assist Director of LA-AEM by coordinating, planning, and supervising Professional Developments, Trainings, and Conferences throughout the year.

　　Assist Director of LA-AEM by collecting data, generating reports, and maintaining Memorandum of Understanding with the Louisiana Department of Education.

　　Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.

　　Develop tracking system for equipment used in Southwest AEM Center

　　II. Leadership

　　To continually study and analyze area(s) of responsibility.

　　To establish and promote good Center-Community relations.

　　To develop programs for LA-AEM (AEMing for Success Conference, etc.)

　　To set up standards for the economic use of utilities, supplies and equipment.

　　III. Miscellaneous:

　　To implement Federal, State, Board and Center policies.

　　To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Administration.

　　Examples of Work

　　See Job Concepts

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　01

　　I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

　　03

　　Do you have at least three years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you possess a current Driver's License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.

　　06

　　Are you willing/able to work over-time occasionally, if needed? (Possible weekends, night and/or holidays for scheduled events and in emergency situations)

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Are you a current or former employee of SSD?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Are you related to a current employee of SSD?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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