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Newaygo County Regional Educational Services Agency Assistant Tech Consultant in Fremont, Michigan
The Special Education Assistive Technology Consultant serves leaders and teachers of students with diverse learning needs in order to increase student outcomes. The Special Education Assistive Technology Consultant assists IEP teams in consideration of student Assistive Technology needs, decision making about Assistive Technology solutions, and to build district capacity to improve access, participation, productivity, and independence within the general education curriculum or alternate curriculum standards. This position will be a shared position with Mecosta-Osceola ISD.
Qualifications
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- Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
- Master's Degree in Special Education
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience; 5 years or more preferred
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Other Qualifications
- Solid organizational and planning skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
- Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.
- Positive leadership skills.
- Must complete and pass required criminal history check.
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Essential Duties
Knowledge of Special Education/Assistive Technology laws and regulations.
Accepts, reviews, and processes referrals in accordance with established Special Education Consultation Request procedures.
Prepare written service delivery plan for member district, NC RESA, and MOISD operated programs to document plan for training/coaching/technical assistance, implementation support, and timeline of request closeout.
Provide technical assistance and support around data gathering procedures and strategies to conduct needs-based assessment, utilizing a team approach and based on the student's customary educational environments or settings.
Provide technical assistance and support to teams conducting comprehensive assessments, to address all areas related to the student's disability and with a focus on student strengths as it relates to Assistive Technology and the student's ability to access, participate, and progress in the general education curriculum standards.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with member districts, NC RESA and MOISD operated programs, Special Education Directors, Superintendents, Building Administration, Curriculum Directors, IEP Teams, Parents, and Students.
Provide training, coaching, and technical assistance for individual educators, small groups, and teams by way of face-to-face methods, virtual and/or digital platforms (i.e. Zoom, Loom), district-hosted sessions, conference presents and more to address special education practices, and the selection and utilization of assistive technology devices and services.
Knowledge and understanding of Common Core State Standards and Common Core Essential Elements and the ability to apply Assistive Technology to assist students with disabilities in accessing, participating, and making progress within these curriculum standards.
Communicate how to leverage Assistive Technology to provide access to the general education settings to the greatest extent possible; Least Restrictive Environment.
Participate in staff development/training activities related to Assistive Technology, Special Education, and assigned by direct supervisor.
Assist in decision-making regarding the recommendation, purchase, lease, or other means of acquiring assistive technology devices.
Assist in selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices.
Contribute to the goals and success of the Special E