Assistive Technology

About the Employer The Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) is located in Northern California and serves 13 districts and 17 charter schools in Butte County and provides services to students and educators in all 58 California Counties and employs 1500 people in Butte County and across the state. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Director, the Assistive Technology (AT), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist is responsible for conducting assessments, professional development for staff and parents on evidence-based practices in AT and AAC, development of AT and AAC related instructional programs, and making equipment recommendations for students with disabilities. To meet the learning needs of students, an AT/AAC Specialist will make themselves part of multiple school Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams responsible for reviewing and analyzing student data to improve the supportive services required by the SELPA to enhance student learning through the use of AT and AAC. The AT/AAC Specialist will be expected to support the learning of other educational professionals to build their capacity and confidence in collaborating on assessments and implementing AT and AAC equipment in various educational settings. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications All applications MUST be accompanied by the items listed below. No paper applications or additional documents will be accepted. Certificate Copy (Valid Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate or Augmentative and Alternative Communication Certificate, dependent on credential held) Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (Copy of credential from the CTC website: ) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred) Resume Comments and Other Information FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States Upon offer of employment proof of a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance will be required This position is open until filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by Monday, February 26, 2024 For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here