Job Description

POSITION REPORTS TO: Writing Center Director

SUPERVISORY FOCUS: Comprehensive management and oversight of all Assistive Technology

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be responsible for performing the following functions and activities:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring all assistive technology;
• Evaluating, modeling, and training students, faculty and staff in assistive technology;
• Using low to high technology systems;
• Working with faculty and the Bookstore on selecting accessible textbooks
• Providing Canvas support;
• Interpreting, integrating, and synthesizing evaluative information to make recommendations for assistive technology interventions and services for the purpose of providing access for students;
• Maintaining accurate records for the purpose of documenting the usage of assistive technology, and student performance data;
• Participating in building programs, activities, and meeting as appropriate for the purpose of collaboration and adherence to building policies and procedures;
• Proficiently using technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data for the purpose of providing accurate records, and communicating with team members, parents, faculty and staff;
• Collaborating with faculty in designing and developing assignments, assessments, multimedia learning objects, and course structure to support selected strategies;
• Providing diagnostic services for students for the purpose of assessing assistive technology needs;
• Utilizing and making recommendations for technology and assistive technologies for the purpose of identifying appropriate and best practices for assistive technologies;
• Independent problem solving,
• Participating in all required College-wide and Divisional meetings, training, and events as made known by institutional policy, the Board of Trustees, the President, and/or the Provost;
• Assuming other duties as assigned by the Provost.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The minimum qualifications for the position of ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST are as follows:

• Master degree in, or related to, learning design, curriculum and instruction, learning systems, or related field;
• Experience with eLearning pedagogy and application of learning design theory, learning theory principles and practices for the development of eLearning courses and programs in higher education;
• Knowledge and experience teaching Assistive Technology;
• Demonstrated ability to help faculty achieve teaching and learning goals;
• Knowledge of and direct experience with an undergraduate population representative of students enrolled at Beacon College;
• Familiarity with the mission of and undergraduate support model employed by Beacon College;
• Proven capacity to work effectively with colleagues in creating an environment of success and inclusion for the multidimensional diversity found among Beacon College’s undergraduate population; and
• Willingness to remain with responsibilities that may extend beyond the traditional workday or workweek.

APPOINTMENT DATE: June - July 1, 2021

Company Description

Beacon College is dedicated to attracting talented, high caliber staff and supporting all employees in their professional development. Beacon College offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit program and rewarding employment in a growing educational community. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Beacon College seeks qualified and diverse candidates with multicultural experience including members of protected class groups. To find out more about the Beacon College community please visit our website at www.beaconcollege.edu.