Hello, Micronetters,
Our campus Disabled Students Program (DSP) is looking for an Assistive
Technology Specialist to provide all-around support in assistive
technologies, including support for The Cave, DSP's Assistive Technology
Center,
http://www-cave.berkeley.edu/index.html. Ed Rogers, the
Director of DSP, has had this job posted for awhile. He says
"We've gotten a ton of applicants, but all are highly technical
people with no knowledge/experience in the various assistive
technologies/applications. This is not a position to learn, but one that
hits the ground running in the assessing, advising and training of
students with disabilities."
If you do know anyone with this background, please forward this
email. The full job description is listed below. The job
number on eRecruit is 002133. Salary range: $3045 - $3333
(monthly rate).
Many thanks!
Dianne Walker
IST-AVCO
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
University of California, Berkeley
Disabled Students Program
Assistive Technology Specialist
The Disabled Students' Program (DSP) is the agent of the University
responsible for providing a wide range of Federal and State legally
mandated services for eligible students with verified disabilities. The
unit is located in the Division for Undergraduate Education.
DSP provides services for students with disabilities in 14 program areas:
seven of these are directed toward students with specific types of
disabilities or need, and the other seven are comprehensive services
(such as auxiliary services and advising on academic accommodations)
available to all eligible students with disabilities. TRIO Student
Support Services and the Disabled Students’ Residence Program are also
components of DSP.
The Assistive Technology Specialist provides functional support for
students with disabilities served by the Disabled Students' Program,
TRIO/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) and the Disabled Students
Residence Program (DSRP).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Denotes essential functions
70% ASSESSING, ADVISING AND TRAINING OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN
THE USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY *
Assess DSP and TRIO students with disabilities for appropriate
assistive technology needs.
Provide technical and instructional support related to assistive
hardware, software, peripherals, and other technologies necessary to
compensate for their disability and promote academic success
Train students with disabilities in appropriate assistive technologies as
derived from their individual assessment or personal choice
Conducts presentations and workshops on the use and application of
assistive technology to DSP students, staff, and relevant others
20% SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER *
Installs, configures and maintains assistive hardware, software and
peripherals in the Assistive Technology Center.
Troubleshoots, corrects, and repairs hardware and software
Make recommendations for improvements and upgrades of the Assistive
Technology Center
Manages and maintains electronic card key access
10% OTHER DUTIES
Performs research and development with new access technologies and
software suitable for implementation in the university environment.
Stays up-to-date in the fields of adaptive technology and alternative
media.
Maintains inventory of all hardware, software, and expendable
supplies
Serves as Webmaster for the Assistive Technology Center, TRIO, and
Residence Program websites.
Serve as a resource to DSP disability specialists and other campus
entities in regard to issues and requirements pertaining to access
technology.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree minimum with course work in computer information
science or related field such as Special Education or Instructional
Technology
- Two years experience with adaptive technology
- Analytical, communications and organizational skills generally
acquired through completion of a degree or certification program, Post
Secondary Disabilities Services, Special Education or a related
field.
- At least two years of experience in academic or instructional
activities relevant to the duties and responsibilities.
POSITION CONTROLS
Expected to perform the duties of the position independently and under
the general direction of the Director and the TRIO Project Director
Expected to be knowledgeable of federal and state laws and regulations
governing the provision of services to persons with disabilities
including Sections 503, 504 and 508 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act;
Expected to be knowledgeable of program goals pertaining to DSP and the
U. S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services Project;
Performs the duties of the position within the guidelines of federal and
state laws as well as University policies and regulations and Collective
Bargaining Agreements;
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or expertise in assistive technologies for
persons with disabilities.
Performs duties in compliance with UC Berkeley Information Technology
policies
The successful candidate for this position is expected to complete and
pass a criminal background check.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of University
policies regarding serving individuals with disabilities.
· Masters or teaching
credential in public school districts or Special Education.
Apply directly to
http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
(Jobs at Berkeley) or by sending a resume and cover letter to:
Ed Rogers, Director
Disabled Students' Program
260 Cesar Chavez Center #5250
Berkeley, CA 94720-4250
erogers@berkeley.edu
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Received on Mon May 9 15:07:15 2005