Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: SSD2026/SAG/219655
Department: SSC Special School District
Opening Date: 04/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL SPECIALIST Position #50571546
To be filled immediately
This is Unclassified 12-month 8 hours working position. Occasional travel may be required.
Professional Responsibilities The employee will develop and promote the use of Assistive Technology (AT) integration into overall curriculum of the instructors and families of students with disabilities in Louisiana. Employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others.
The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Human Resources.
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION : La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.
Physical Activity Level Work is performed in physically comfortable positions: sitting, standing, or walking. Light effort is required for such tasks as carrying papers, books, small parts, hand tools, utensils, or similar small items or packages. Work requires very little or occasional light physical effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA standards.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field and/or licensure in an allied health profession
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities.
Job Specification See Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties and Other Information I. Performance Responsibilities: - Provide training to instructional team members and families in the use of Assistive Technology.
- Serve as Consortium Assistive Technology team leader for designated parishes.
- Serve as an Assistive Technology consultant to school districts in assigned areas.
- Assist districts in conducting Assistive Technology assessments of students.
- Gather and maintain data on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) activities and support activities provided to the school districts.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the assistive technology team in each district.
- Collaborate in the development of a website for the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) by posting blogs and learning modules.
- Assist in the establishment of the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Centers and provide resources and services to Assistive Technology team members, instructional staff and families of students with disabilities.
- Assist in Professional Developments for school districts on Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials.
- Develop and/or facilitate distance learning opportunities for staff and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.
II. Leadership - To continually study and analyze area(s) of responsibility.
- To establish and promote good Center-Community relations.
- To set up standards for the economic use of utilities, supplies and equipment.
III. Miscellaneous: - To implement Federal, State, Board and Center policies.
- To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Administration.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
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Do you have certification or ability to obtain certification in NLS Transcription?
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Do you an Bachelor's degree or higher in education/allied health technology or closely related field and/or licensure in an allied health profession?
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Do you have minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services in the area of Assistive Technology to individuals with disabilities?
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Have you ever worked in a school setting? If yes, please indicate where below:
Required Question
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