AT Educator (Assistive Technology Hub)

ROLE

To develop, implement, and monitor Assistive Technology Services in the organization. Following the recommendation by AT team the Special educator provides trial and training in the use of Communication devices, computer access, activities of Daily Living device, high technology power chair, environmental modifications, writing and reading device, recreational devices in classroom set up. The job role also includes developing learning goals, contributing in IEP to incorporate the use of AT device, undertaking and guiding research projects, contributing to proposal for funding agencies, and carrying out certain administrative responsibilities as directed by the head of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

. Responsible for building learning curriculum based on AT device so that technology can be fully utilized during the academic (literacy and numeracy) lessons also.

. Participate in designing outcome goals within the AT team keeping clients learning level in mind.

. Advocates for AT usage among teachers e.g., lead change in shaping positivity in teachers attitudes towards AT usage and parents and students

. Train/upskill teachers on AT usage together with other AT professionals i.e., scheduling sharing sessions, workshops, etc. on a regular basis

. Coordinate AT use in the SPED school i.e., oversee AT usage at the school level rather than just at the classroom/individual/ad-hoc level, in conjunction with school leaders, with consideration of the combined resources- both hardware and manpower- of school and AT Team.

. Guide teachers in AT delivery processes

. Look at application of AT in classroom context.

. Alerts AT team if prescribed AT device is a hindrance in learning in Classroom due to any structural barriers in the classrooms. For example- Lack of space in the classroom for powered mobility device.

. Influence teachers on how to facilitate student's use of AT in the class i.e., incorporating AT usage in functional classroom tasks and learning activities

. Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences related to research and practice in the areas of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

. Coordinate, prepare, and share AT professional training programs to teaching staff

. Prepare outgoing iPads or devices by creating and managing iTunes account emails, passwords, and tracking data (users, case managers, iTunes accounts, etc.), returns incoming iPads or other devices to factory settings in preparation for reassignment.

. Purchases AT equipment for the department, raises purchase requisition form, inventories new devices, and keeps track of inventory.

. Maintains and assures security of the equipment in School by keeping account records, volume purchase, logs maintaining tags, and tracking equipment issued to students, and loan and return of equipment.

. Transport a variety of items (e.g., devices, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials to and from classroom

. Liaise with specialized staff about student needs and equipment to meet the Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) of students and relay info to class teachers.

. Assembles AT equipment /devices

REQUIREMENTS

. Diploma in special Education from NIE or from any other recognized school.

. A recognized local polytechnic diploma

. At least three years experience with clients with multiple disabilities

. At least two years experience in developing learning goals based on AT device provided and experience in liaising between special education teacher and AT professionals.

. At least one year of experience to train the teachers on using devices in class effectively.

. An Assistive Technology Professional Certificate from RESNA will be an added advantage.

Working Location: CPAS HQ, 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529