ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

STUDENT EQUITY & OPPORTUNITY

Traditional 212 work days

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $17.12 - $20.74 per hour

Essential Functions and Objectives:

- Supports operations through practical application of knowledge, use of proven techniques, and adherence to procedures. Primary focus on execution of assigned tasks in a specific area of responsibility, with a technical emphasis; such as; equipment, machinery, or scientific/chemical

- Provide differentiated support for school staff members in the functional use of AT devices. Develop support tools as needs arise for device usage.

- Assist with existing and new technology set-up and management. Manage AT Department inventory and distribution systems.

- Provide training and support to Special Education staff related to the use of Assistive Technology. Problem solve and research solutions as issues arise.

- Support staff in student technology use across departments within Student Equity & Opportunity.

- Ensure that inventory and distribution systems align with broader AT Implementation Plan. Collaborate with relevant district departments to ensure cohesion of technology systems.

- Direct communications with device vendors to troubleshoot network compatibility and other technology troubleshooting.

- Participate in AT department long-term planning and collaborate closely with Special Education and Related Services departments to coordinate efforts.

- Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

- Two (2) or more years of experience in assistive technology

- The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance

- Effective communication skills

- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines

- Strong attention to detail

- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information

- Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students

- Work collaboratively with others on a team

- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment

- Ability to drive to school locations on a weekly basis, and lift 40 pounds without assistance.

- Previous experience training or instructing on technology skills in an educational environment.

- Experience with common assistive technology devices and software, including Read & Write, BoardMaker, Clicker 7, etc.

Education Requirements:

- High School diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent.

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Susana Cordova and guided by the tenets of The Denver Plan, DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.