Assistive Technology Specialist, Special Education/Student Programs and Services

About the Employer The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county's 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. www.rcoe.us Job Summary POSITION DESCRIPTION: The purpose of Assistive Technology Specialist (ATS), Special Education is to provide evaluation, modeling, and training to staff and parents on the full continuum of assistive technology support. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Special Education or Administrator, the ATS responds to RCOE and district Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team referrals, develops RCOE and district assistive technology support teams including teacher(s), parents, and support staff, and conducting team-based assistive technology assessments. In addition, the ATS completes research and the development of assistive technology-related instructional programs and device recommendations as well as assists other educational staff in preparing assistive technology-related goals and objectives. The ATS conducts ongoing training with parents and staff and provides continuous consultation to support the successful implementation of assistive technology. Requirements / Qualifications EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year experience teaching special education required. Experience conducting assistive technology assessment and services within a public K-12 school district preferred. EDUCATION: A Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from an accredited College/University required. A Master's Degree preferred. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES Possession of a valid Clear California Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Credential Possession of a valid Certificate from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA/ATP) or Certificate in Assistive Technology applications issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution Possession of a valid California State License from California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) or a valid California Credential authorizing Speech Therapy License for public schools preferred Valid California Driver's License Required Documents: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces) Certification (Possession of a valid Certificate from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA/ATP) or Certificate in Assistive Technology applications issued by a regionally accredited post-secondary institution) Credential Copy (Possession of a valid Clear California Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Credential.) Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.) Other (Possession of a valid California State License from California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) or a valid California Credential authorizing Speech Therapy License for public schools preferred) Resume (Employment information on Resume must be current and consistent with the employment information on the EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience) Comments and Other Information RECRUITMENT PROCESS PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces) Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For questions or complaints, please contact: Equity Compliance Officer: Amanda Corridan, Chief Academic Officer, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; acorridanrcoe.us; (951) 826-6648; Title IX Coordinator: Dion Clark, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; dlclarkrcoe.us; (951) 826-6653; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; rcovacevichrcoe.us; (951) 826-6389 This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.