Position Type:
Teachers & Pupil Personnel/CONTENT SPECIALIST

Date Posted:
11/19/2021

Location:
Instructional Services (School Improvement)

Closing Date:
12/03/2021

The Ulster BOCES Instructional Services Program is seeking a Content Area Specialist, Assistive Technology for a full-time, 10 month position. Appropriate NYS teaching certification and fingerprinting required.

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at https://www.ulsterboces. org/faq-links/employment- contracts for details).

To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid NYS teaching certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link:
http://eservices.nysed.gov/ teach/certhelp/ CertRequirementHelp.do.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assistive Technology Content Area Specialist is responsible for providing direct service to students, teachers and parents regarding the evaluations/screenings, acquisition, implementation and training for technology assigned on an individual or classroom basis.

WORK SCHEDULE :
Varies, depending on the district assigned each day. See Article 13.2(A)(4) of the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at https://www.ulsterboces. org/faq-links/employment- contracts for details.

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

1. Provides direct service to referred students within their classrooms as per the lEP.Identifies technology integration competencies among instructional staff, in collaboration with school administrators, and delivers appropriate coaching, training, and resources to support the professional growth of individuals.Provide training to direct service providers and parents of referred students.Attend IEP/504 meetings as requested.Maintain documentation of services provided and provide written logs to supervisor.Create activities using Assistive Technology to support IEP objectives.Researches new technology integration techniques and resources for dissemination to instructional staff.Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with professional learning communities to maintain a current knowledge in assistive technology.Maintains a current knowledge of technology integration strategies and effective instructional and coaching pedagogy.Assist teaching staff with writing goals on IEP in the specific curriculum area needed.To provide demonstration lessons and staff training as assigned.To assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Must possess at least 3-5 years Assistive Technology Content Area Specialist experience, which includes using assistive technologies in the classroom.Must possess knowledge of accommodations and modifications for students with special needs to gain access to the general curriculum.Must possess the ability to coach and train teachers in the integration of assistive technologies into the classroom. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.Must possess an in-depth knowledge of computer instructional applications and curriculum development. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.NYS Certification in Assistive Technology or RESNA Ce1tificationNYS certified Teacher, SWD or SE preferred

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County ("BOCES"), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation ("sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to the BOCES Compliance Officer, Dr. Jonah Schenker, Deputy Superintendent in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005 -2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov .