Coordinator, Assistive Technology & Augmentative and Alternative Communication at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The OCDE Special Education Services Division is currently looking for a caring professional to serve as Coordinator, AT&AAC. This professional will coordinate the development and delivery of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) training to local school districts and OCDE’s internal special education program; serve as a liaison to agencies that develop AT/AAC training; coordinate AT/AAC resources and programs for all grade levels for the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE); conduct AT/AAC assessments of students; assist in the development of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; and provide assistance to higher level management staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communicative disorders or related field • Three years of speech and language pathology experience • Two years of experience with assistive technology and alternative augmentative communication in a school system Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California credential authorizing service as a speech and language pathologist • A valid Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate and a valid Alternative and Augmentative Communication Certificate
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience in conducting AAC assessments for students with the most significant disabilities. 2. Describe your experience in collaborating with classroom teams regarding assistive technology and AAC devices. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communicative disorders or related field • Three years of speech and language pathology experience • Two years of experience with assistive technology and alternative augmentative communication in a school system Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California credential authorizing service as a speech and language pathologist • A valid Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate and a valid Alternative and Augmentative Communication Certificate
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience in conducting AAC assessments for students with the most significant disabilities. 2. Describe your experience in collaborating with classroom teams regarding assistive technology and AAC devices. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
10/16/2022 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
7/8/2022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management, Range 30: $497.08- $605.67 daily. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
210 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.