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Assistive Technology Support Specialist

IN THIS ROLE:

You will configure, customize, and install required applications and software and prepare Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for individual student use. Provide technical assistance.

WHAT WE NEED:

• Configure, customize, and install required applications and software and prepare Assistive Technology and AAC for individual student use.
• Provide technical assistance and support to Oakland Schools' consultants and LEA staff on the application of Assistive Technology and resolution of technical issues.
• Manage the return of Oakland Schools assets loaned to Districts via secure communication channels with a variety of LEA contacts.
• Provide support to the Materials Center daily operations.
• Process orders and intake of materials from LEAs and internal staff.
• Researches and evaluates new Assistive Technology.
• Collaborates with vendors and technicians to resolve technical problems.
• Design, create and distribute a variety of communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the AAC loan library of resource materials and equipment.
• Conduct training workshops for new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Associates degree required.
• Six months of related experience.
• Experience providing technical support related to general or special education, customer service, inventory management, or communications.
• Specialized knowledge of current AAC systems including dedicated AAC devices, iPads, and Windows-based tablets

SALARY DETAILS:

$24.08 - $27.92 hourly based on experience, with a potential of earning up to $30.06 hourly / Non-Exempt Position / 12-month work year

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:

• The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial security.
• Quality health insurance, dental, and vision plans
• Generous vacation and leave time so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• OS-paid coverage for life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and dependents.
• The opportunity to buy optional health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), pet insurance, legal insurance, college savings plans, and tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) plans.
• This position may be eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week during a designated period within the months of June -- August.
• OS provides the ability to get involved within the organization and advance your skill set with education development.

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an intermediate school district (ISD) that is focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner so that they can provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). Through your work at OS, you will help children have the best learning experience possible! To learn more about us, visit

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the Oakland County Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You can fi