SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

7982-A CRISFIELD HIGHWAY WESTOVER, MD 21871 TELEPHONE: 410-651-1616

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT

July 24, 2002

SALARY: 15 hours per week at $10.00 per hour

SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:

This is an instructional assistant's position in which the assistant will be responsible for keeping track of the Assistive Technology Devices in the AT Resource Library. This is a part-time hourly rate position without benefits.

QUALIFICATION:

A. Educational Requirements: A high school diploma.

B. Training and Experience Requirements - High school graduate with experience using windows based computers. A minimum of two classes at any level. Able to follow direction given by the assistive technology coordinator. Must have a valid drivers license and transportation.

C. Knowledge and Skills Requirements

1. Knowledge of computers and peripherals.

2. Knowledge of how technology is used in instruction.

3. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

4. Ability to troubleshoot problems with AT devices.

5. Ability to keep an inventory up to date.

6. Ability to communicate and help others understand computer related information.

7. Ability to learn how to use any software package used in the schools.

8. Ability to run small group training sessions on using assistive technology devices.

9. Skills in the operations of computers running in the windows environment.

10. Good written and oral communication skills.

DUTIES:

1. Keep the inventory database of assistive technology resources up-to-date.

2. Assist teacher who needs to move computers with AT devices into a classroom for use with students.

3. Troubleshoot with technical problems with AT devices as they occur.

4. Check in any new AT devices/resources into the AT resource library.

5. Maintain a sign out log of where AT devices are being used.

6. Pick up and deliver requested AT devices and resources.

7. Maintain log of appropriate website associated with assistive technology.

8. Serve on the AT tech team at all assigned schools.

9. Other duties as assigned by the AT Coordinator.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please include the following information with your letter of application:

instructional assistant application

resume

three (3) letters of references

This information should be sent directly to:

Leo Lawson

Supervisor of Human Resources

Somerset County Public Schools

7982-A Crisfield Highway

Westover, MD 21871

Fax # 410-651-2931

e-mail: llawson@somerset.k12.md.us

Website: www.somerset.k12.md.us

An application can be found on the Somerset County Public Schools website.

DEADLINE: Applications and all required documents must be received in the Office of Human Resources by Monday, August 12, 2002, no later than 4:00 p.m.

"The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.