Remote B/LV Assistive Technology Specialist - Multiple StatesLocationEmployment TypeContractorPosition TypeRemoteServiceAssistive TechnologyCompensation$50-$60 per hourExperienceExperiencedJob DescriptionSeeking independent contractors: AIS is looking for ACVREP CATIS or AT Specialist with training in low vision and blindness access and at least 2 years of school experience to conduct Assistive Technology Assessments and provide assistive technology services for students with vision impairments and blindness.
The Assistive Technology Specialist functions as a member on a student's educational team to provide comprehensive assessment of Assistive Technology needs in pre-school and school age children. The AT Specialists assists in the development of IEPs and implementation of Assistive Technology Services. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for low- and high-tech AT, and expected roles and responsibilities of an AT specialist within a school environment.
Qualifications:
School based work-related experience in assistive technology.
Hold a valid, current CATIS certification from ACVREP or commensurate experience/training.
The candidate must have a working knowledge of braille.
The successful candidate will have: Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and proceduresExperience conducting AT assessments and writing AT reports and recommendations specific to students' visual impairmentsExperience providing professional development to teachers and service providers relating to educational Assistive TechnologyExcellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational and planning skills are requiredComprehensive knowledge of Federal and State mandates and requirements as related to the provision assistive technology supports and servicesComprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with a variety of disabilitiesThe ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences, including additional or secondary disability categoriesThe ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff and service providersExperience with WindowsOS and related software applications and accessibility settings, including JAWS, NVDA, and NarratorExperience with ChromeOS and related accessibility settingsExperience with iOS, iPadOS, MacOS and related accessibility settingsExperience with refreshable braille displaysOffice - 100 England St. Ashland, VA 23005J-18808-Ljbffr
Experience: 2 years required