TOSA - Assistive Technology Specialist: Life Enrichment Education Program (2023-24) Job at Clackamas Education Service District
- Provide comprehensive Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluation, device recommendation(s), implementation of a comprehensive communication system, and training to students, family and caregivers, and classroom teams.
- Use the Student Environment Tasks and Tools (SETT) or like process to coordinate the delivery of AT/AAC services across all environments for students, families and caregivers, and district partners.
- Participate in IEP team meetings and guide the IEP team to develop goals that incorporate AT.
- Prepare and conduct professional development that uses the principles of adult learning related to AT devices and services; appropriate teaching strategies; and/or other accommodations and modifications.
- Identify, design, construct, and/or provide purchasing information about appropriate AT devices.
- Provide coaching to program staff, parents and caregivers, and district partners to ensure successful adoption of new device/strategy and to generate solutions to barriers in implementation.
- Maintain a database, materials and equipment and make recommendations for purchase of additional materials and equipment.
- Research funding opportunities and referral sources.
- Support classrooms, parents and caregivers, and district partners to engineer environments to promote universal access.
- Current Oregon Teaching License with appropriate special education endorsement or Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Occupational Therapist or Licensed Physical Therapist.
- Additional endorsement in Assistive Technology is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to design and provide staff development to educators utilizing effective instructional strategies for adult learners
- Demonstrated ability to utilize collaborative consultation skills that identify and focus on meeting the needs of the student
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings
- Knowledge and skills to provide culturally competent services
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage in a variety of team based service delivery, planning, decision making, and problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a transdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to compose and produce concise professional documents
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential job functions
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage)
- Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
- Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
- Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
- Read more about our benefits here
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- Job Description: Assistive Technology Specialist
JobID: 1218
Position Type:
Licensed/Licensed
Licensed/Licensed
Date Posted:
4/7/2023
4/7/2023
Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program
Life Enrichment Education Program
Date Available:
August 2023
August 2023
Closing Date:
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
TOSA - Assistive Technology Specialist
Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) / Special Education
Clackamas County School Districts
8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 190- day Instructional Calendar
2023-24 School Year
Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at hr@clackesd.org to discuss your application.
Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.
About the program:
The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.
About this position:
The LEEP TOSA - Assistive Technology Specialist, works to develop and maintain a process for the evaluation, provision, and implementation of Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services. The TOSA will work in a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to students, families, caregivers, and classroom teams on the use of AT to provide access to a full life across all environments. The TOSA will design and implement professional development to families and caregivers, program staff, district partners, and community partners to increase knowledge and skills related to assistive technology statute, evaluation, device acquisition, and implementation that create independence and access across all environments.
The Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides specially designed instruction and related services for eligible Clackamas County students ages 5-21 years. Students attend self-contained classrooms in schools located throughout the county. The curriculum focuses on personal management, communication, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure and recreation activities, and social skills. Based on the individual needs of each student, the ESD offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive PE, and nursing support. LEEP also provides an extended school year program in the summer for students who would regress because of a lengthy educational recess.
About this position:
The LEEP TOSA - Assistive Technology Specialist, works to develop and maintain a process for the evaluation, provision, and implementation of Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services. The TOSA will work in a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to students, families, caregivers, and classroom teams on the use of AT to provide access to a full life across all environments. The TOSA will design and implement professional development to families and caregivers, program staff, district partners, and community partners to increase knowledge and skills related to assistive technology statute, evaluation, device acquisition, and implementation that create independence and access across all environments.
Essential functions:
Minimum qualifications:
Salary: Salary based on experience. See the 2022-23 Licensed Salary Schedule. The 2023-24 Licensed Salary Schedule has not yet been released.
Benefits:
Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.
How to apply:
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/clackesd/onlineapp/. Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:
Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.
Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
Additional requirements:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.
Additional requirements:
Clackamas ESD complies with the Oregon Health Authority mandate that requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved religious or medical exception. New hires will be required to provide proof of their vaccinated status, or receive approval on a submitted OHA exception request form for a qualifying medical or religious reason, prior to their first day of employment.
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