Adaptive Technology Specialist

Details:

Posted: February 1, 2024
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, February 28, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Norwalk
188 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please click on the campus to be directed to their website.

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

May 2024

Position Summary:

The Adaptive Technology Specialist’s main functions are using specially designed software and equipment, proctoring of exams, reading and scribing for exams, and providing access to print materials.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of the Academic Support Center, the Adaptive Technology Specialist is responsible for providing direct academic services for students with disabilities, through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Coordinates and schedule's alternate location testing appointments with students and instructors.
• Proctors' tests for students needing extended time and/or testing in an alternate location.
• Provides access to appropriate course testing through adaptive technology and/or reading and scribing tests.
• Trains students with disabilities on the use of adaptive technologies and equipment that includes:
  • Read & Write for Google Chrome 
  • MAGic magnification software
  • Speak Q
  • GEM for Onyx Portable
  • Optelec, Onyx Portable, Silencer, Track ball, FM transmitters
• Provides access to print materials:
  • orders ebooks from accesstext.org, Learning Ally, Bookshare and other publishers
  • enlarges class handouts and reference materials.
• Provides access to placement testing by administering tests using format based on individual student needs.  This may involve the use of adaptive technology as well as reading and scribing tests.
• Prepares and compiles annual year-end report

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant educational experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.  Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience proctoring exams.
• Experience working with faculty and staff members in different departments or divisions.
• Experience working at a community college.

Salary:

$37.4