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Job ID:5238091
Application Deadline:Jul 09, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:TodayStarting Date:Jul 25, 2025
Job Description
Welcome, and thank you for considering joining the Rome City Schools family!
We are thrilled that you are exploring the opportunity to be a part of our community, where we are committed to the philosophy of "TEACH ROME for a Better YOU."
At Rome City Schools, we believe teaching is not just a profession—it’s a pathway to personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Feel Inspired: Empower students and make a lasting impact.
- Work with Purpose: Collaborate with dedicated educators and leaders.
- Move Forward: Advance your skills with innovative professional development.
- Eat Well: Enjoy our vibrant community with diverse local dining options.
- Sleep Peacefully: Experience a safe and welcoming environment to call home.
- Play Often: Explore the culture, parks, and recreation opportunities unique to Rome.
- Grow Together: Thrive in a supportive environment that values your success.
By choosing Rome City Schools, you are choosing a district that is invested in your well-being and growth as an educator. Together, we can shape the future for our students, our community, and for you!
We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about how you can contribute to our vision.
The purpose of the posting is to direct you to the Rome City Schools system website for current job postings and application information.
Please go the web addresses listed in the following paragraph.
Please refer to https://www.rcs.rome.ga.us/ for additional information about our school system and https://romecs.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for a listing of current vacancies and instructions for completing an electronic employment application.
Perhaps there is no other career that provides more challenge and personal satisfaction than working with students. If you are interested in accepting the challenge and being a part of an exemplary team in a dynamic school system dedicated to our employees, students, and community then Rome City Schools is the place for you.
https://romecs.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Position Title: Special Education Assistive Technology Specialist
Contract Work Year: 190 Days
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with 30 minutes for lunch
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Purpose
The Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist supports students with disabilities by evaluating, recommending, implementing, and maintaining assistive technology tools and services to ensure equitable access to the curriculum and school environment. The AT Specialist collaborates with educators, related service providers, families, and administrators to integrate appropriate technology into the instructional setting in compliance with IDEA and Section 504.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Conduct AT evaluations using a team-based approach to determine appropriate tools and strategies to support students' IEP goals and access to the general curriculum.
- Collaborate with IEP/504 teams to recommend AT devices, software, and services, and assist in developing related IEP goals or accommodations.
- Provide direct and consultative services to students, educators, and families to facilitate the effective use of assistive technology.
- Train staff, students, and families on the use of AT devices, applications, and tools.
- Troubleshoot and maintain AT equipment, including software updates and device management.
- Support school-based teams in data collection and progress monitoring of AT effectiveness.
- Assist with the development and implementation of district-wide AT policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain an inventory of AT devices and coordinate device distribution, tracking, and return.
- Serve as a liaison between the district and external agencies/resources related to AT.
- Stay current on emerging assistive technologies, research, and trends through professional development and training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties of this position are noted below. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
- Serve as Local Education Agency representative in special education meetings.
- Deep understanding of assistive technology tools across domains (communication, mobility, vision, reading/writing support, executive functioning, etc.).
- Knowledge of IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 requirements related to assistive technology.
- Ability to evaluate, recommend, and implement AT solutions based on student needs.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and coaching skills.
- Proficiency with AT software and hardware (e.g., text-to-speech, AAC devices, alternative input devices, screen readers, etc.).
- Organizational skills for maintaining service logs, inventory, and student records.
- Provide direct supervision of communication paraprofessional
- Maintain student confidentiality and monitor confidential files for students with disabilities.
- Maintain open and ongoing communication with the Special Education Director.
Working Conditions
- School-based and district-wide travel required.
- Must be able to lift/move technology devices (up to 25 lbs).
- Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of students and staff (occasional after-school training sessions).
Terms of Employment
- Salary based on district salary scale and experience.
- Work calendar as established by the district.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education in accordance with district policy.
Important Notes
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of the position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed - even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. It should also be noted that the order of essential skills/knowledge and duties/responsibilities as listed in the job description are not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$35,000$80,000 Per YearJob Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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