Job Description

Reports To: Coordinator Special Education

Salary: This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 232 days with a salary range from $44,606.00 to $48,740.00. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal.

(Primary Purpose):

• Provide training and technical assistance to ESC Region 13 clients in the use of assistive technology.
• Curate online library collections.
• Maintain Assistive Technology Preview Center (ATPC) equipment and organization for client access.
• Purchase, catalog, check-out & track equipment for loans to LEAs.
• Assist specialists in Special Education department.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):
High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):

• Five years of experience in program/project administration or five years' experience in clerical word/data processing using a computer.

• Experience with online databases.

• Experience with Assistive Technology.

• Proficient skills in application software for PC

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Self-monitoring

• Ability to handle numerous daily tasks with minimum supervision

• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow

• Ability to work with detailed assignments

• Ability to maintain paper and electronic files

• Ability to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner to internal and external clients

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
  

Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Serve as a representative of the ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public

• Collaborate with ESC Region 13 Education Specialists to provide technical assistance to external clients in the area of assistive technology and to accomplish the goals of the ATPC

• Repair or arrange for repair of equipment in the ATPC

• Maintain materials and online inventory for the ATPC

• Curate online library collections

• Research and purchase new equipment and instructional materials

• Compile and disseminate data using spreadsheet and database software

• Facilitate the operation of programs through client contact, meeting, facilities and travel arrangements, conference planning and registration for training activities

• Develop, design and produce brochures, newsletters, flyers, and other desktop publishing documents

• Understand and use ESC Region 13 internal systems

• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors):

• Office environment

• Extensive contact with clients

• Follow policies and procedures

• Complete clerical duties in a timely and efficient manner

• Interpret data

• Maintain emotional control

• Stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching

• Lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)

• This is an onsite, in person position with the ability to work remotely one day per week up to four days per month.

Equipment Used:

• Various Assistive Technology Equipment

• General office equipment, Windows computer and peripherals, audio visual equipment, and other equipment as requirements change.

• Proficiency with PC computers to include desktop management, operations, and working on a network environment

• Proficiency with standard functions of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Proficiency with Canvas LMS, multimedia and editing software for the development of online courses and resources

• General office equipment to include copiers, printers, and video-conferencing equipment

• Using the assistive technology in the lab to troubleshoot, maintain, and update equipment