Assistive Technology Support Worker
2 weeks ago
**Assistive Technology Support Worker**:
**South Shore Regional Centre for Education**
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.
**Position Title**:
**Assistive Technology Support Worker**
**Employee Group**:
**SEIU**
**Reports To**:
**Coordinator of Student Services**
**Status**:
**Permanent Position (Sept to June yearly)**
**Start Date**:
**Tuesday September 3, 2024**
**Deadline to Apply**:
**Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 11:59pm**
**Scope of Responsibilities**
**Competencies Required**
The Assistive Technology Support Worker shall have the following competencies:
- The ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and upgrade equipment and technology, make installations, and track AT inventory in schools, as required to keep devices current.
- The ability to assist the AT Specialists, teachers, and school teams in selecting and adapting environments, tools, and resources to meet the needs of students through the use of Assistive Technology and/or Augmentative Communication.
- The ability to provide support and on-going training for students, teachers, Teacher Assistants and other staff as required, on the use of various forms of assistive technology and the integration of accessible educational materials to support student learning.
- The ability to provide input to teachers to monitor and evaluate students use of AT and make recommendations for change as required.
- The ability to maintain accurate records and write reports
- The ability to communicate effectively with children and youth with various strengths, challenges, and interests
- The ability to evaluate the effectiveness of technology intervention tools and strategies.
- The ability to utilize effective problem-solving and communication techniques.
- A demonstrated understanding and commitment to inclusive education.
- The ability to maintain knowledge and understanding of provincial and regional centre polices, guidelines and procedures relating to this area of specialty.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently with mínimal supervision
- The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development.
- The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality.
**Qualifications**
- A Degree or Diploma in Disability Supports and Services, or acceptable equivalent
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with voice to text and text to voice programs.
- Valid N.S. Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
- Knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated aptitude in Assistive Technology and software used in schools for students is required.
- Experience working in school settings with children and youth is required
- Experience delivering professional learning to groups is considered an asset.
**Specific Job Components**
The Assistive Technology Support Worker shall perform tasks as are assigned by the Coordinator of Student Services. These tasks may vary from time to time with the evolution of the organization and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work as a contributing member of the regional Assistive Technology Team.
- Commit to using research and evidence-based practices for school aged children and youth in the area of Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication.
- Assist with maintaining student data and prepare reports to document student progress.
- Provide, develop and deliver professional development opportunities as determined by the Student Services Team.
- Assist with developing and providing students, teachers, Teacher Assistants and other staff, as required training for using AT and AAC
- Monitor the use of Accessible/AT/AAC software and devices by students and others who interact with them in education environments to ensure appropriate, effective and efficient use and provide additional training as necessary.
- Provide technical support to assist staff with trouble shooting and problem solving as required.
- Keep AT and AAC devices in good repair, upgrade devices, make installations.
- Track and manage devices and licenses across the region.
- Other duties as assigned.
**BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS**:
**The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all **newly hired** employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.**
**Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
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