Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist provides AT and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessments and support to students who require technology to access the curriculum or for communication. The AT Specialist in this classification is responsible for assessing and determining eligibility for AT/AAC equipment/services; providing information for program development; participating as an active member of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team; monitoring student progress; providing training to IEP team members; maintaining inventory of equipment and warranties; maintaining case files and creating reports; performing a variety of instructional supports and services within a well-defined framework of policies, procedures and objectives; works in an itinerant capacity at multiple sites and does other related work as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience with assistive technology involving individuals with various disabilities desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. Must maintain one of the following licenses/certifications and/or obtain a degree: ? License in Physical Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs, where the utilization of assistive technology services falls within the scope of practice of physical therapy as defined in Business and Professions Code section 2620 and implementing regulations; or ? License in Occupational Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or ? Baccalaureate degree in engineering with emphasis in assistive technology; or ? Baccalaureate degree in a field field of engineering with a graduate certificate in rehabilitation technology or assistive technology; or ? Certification from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA/ATP); or ? Certificate in assistive technology applications issued by a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: -Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for). -Resume -Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years. -Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or High School Transcripts will be required upon being hired. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience with assistive technology involving individuals with various disabilities desirable. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. Must maintain one of the following licenses/certifications and/or obtain a degree: ? License in Physical Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs, where the utilization of assistive technology services falls within the scope of practice of physical therapy as defined in Business and Professions Code section 2620 and implementing regulations; or ? License in Occupational Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or ? Baccalaureate degree in engineering with emphasis in assistive technology; or ? Baccalaureate degree in a field field of engineering with a graduate certificate in rehabilitation technology or assistive technology; or ? Certification from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America and Assistive Technology Provider (RESNA/ATP); or ? Certificate in assistive technology applications issued by a regionally accredited postsecondary institution
A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: -Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for). -Resume -Two (2) current professional letters of recommendation dated within the last two years. -Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or High School Transcripts will be required upon being hired. Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include, but are not limited to: physical/functional capacity examinations, drug/alcohol screening, tuberculosis screening questionnaire, and criminal background check. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in pre-employment training which may include, but is not limited to the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Sexual Harassment training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, or by email at rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426 , or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org.
Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.
Comments and Other Information
After a conditional offer of employment, applicants will be required to pay the cost of all pre-employment processing which may include, but are not limited to: physical/functional capacity examinations, drug/alcohol screening, tuberculosis screening questionnaire, and criminal background check. Additionally applicants will be required to complete/participate in pre-employment training which may include, but is not limited to the following: AB1432 Mandated Reporting training, Sexual Harassment training, Safety training, and Technology Acceptable Use.
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, or by email at rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426 , or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org.
Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.
Application Deadline
1/10/2022 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/16/2021
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Range 39: $33.35 per hour - $40.63 per hour
Length of Work Year
10 months per year/ 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Special Education
Additionally
An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
Transfer for RUSD Employees Only
If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment.
Testing/Interview
Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will contacted via telephone or Edjoin.