Job Description
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging.
Holyoke Public Schools' strategic plan, "Moving Forward Together," builds on the strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work together, and how we support students' well being.
Our Equity Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity challenges.
We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist, inclusive, and culturally responsive.
We ensure that students, families, and staff get the support they need to be successful.
We seek out and incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include those who have been excluded in the past.
We promote access and inclusion for all students, staff, and families.
We respect, embrace, and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others.
We create a culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is able to contribute to our community's success.
Please visit the Holyoke Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our recent accomplishments.
Spanish:
Las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke son un distrito escolar público de prekínder a 12.° grado que acoge a casi 5100 estudiantes, de los cuales el 80 por ciento son latinos/latinas. Empleamos a casi 1300 personas que, juntas, educan y apoyan a una comunidad de estudiantes muy diversa. Estamos comprometidos a contratar y retener educadores de alta calidad que tengan la certeza de que todos los niños pueden y podrán aprender, y que también se esfuercen diariamente por hacer de la escuela un lugar alegre de descubrimiento, apoyo y pertenencia.
El plan estratégico de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke , "Avanzando Juntos", toma en cuenta nuestras fortalezas anteriores y al mismo tiempo sirve como un llamado a la acción para acelerar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes a través de una perspectiva diferente sobre cómo enseñamos, cómo trabajamos juntos y cómo apoyamos el bienestar de los estudiantes.
Nuestros compromisos de equidad son promesas que hacemos para abordar los desafíos de equidad sistémica. Construimos intencionadamente una comunidad antirracista, inclusiva y culturalmente receptiva.
Nos aseguramos de que los estudiantes, las familias y el personal reciban el apoyo que necesitan para tener éxito.
Buscamos e incorporamos las voces de los afectados, con el compromiso de incluir a los que han sido excluidos en el pasado.
Promovemos el acceso y la inclusión de todos los estudiantes, el personal y las familias.
Respetamos, acogemos y honramos la diversidad de nuestros alumnos, familias, personal y comunidad.
Reflexionamos sobre nuestro propio comportamiento para minimizar el daño a los demás.
Creamos una cultura de aceptación y empatía para que todos se sientan valorados y puedan contribuir al éxito de nuestra comunidad.
Por favor, visite el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke en para obtener más información sobre nosotros y algunos de nuestros logros recientes.
Job description: Job Summary
- The Assistive Technology Specialist will work with students, families, and educators to assess and address the assistive technology needs of students within the Holyoke Public Schools.
- This role requires a strong understanding of assistive technology devices, software, and accessibility features, as well as a commitment to equity and anti-racism
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field (i.e. special education or assistive technology or occupational Therapy)
- Three years related experience and/or combination of experience and education (preferred)
- Knowledge of various types of assistive technology devices, software, and accessibility features across different platforms
- Knowledge of disability laws and regulations related to assistive technology
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to determine the need for assistive technology solutions
- Recommend and implement assistive technology devices, software, or modifications
- Provide training and ongoing support to students, families, and stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date with the latest assistive technology advancements and evaluate new products or solutions
- Collaborate with educators, related service providers, families, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to assistive technology implementation and support
- Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required Holyoke Schools
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