AT Educator (Assistive Technology Hub)

ROLE

To

develop, implement, and monitor Assistive Technology Services in

the organization. Following the recommendation by AT team the

Special educator provides trial and training in the use of

Communication devices, computer access, activities of Daily Living

device, high technology power chair, environmental modifications,

writing and reading device, recreational devices in classroom set

up. The job role also includes developing learning goals,

contributing in IEP to incorporate the use of AT device,

undertaking and guiding research projects, contributing to proposal

for funding agencies, and carrying out certain administrative

responsibilities as directed by the head of the

department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for building learning curriculum based on AT device so

that technology can be fully utilized during the academic (literacy

and numeracy) lessons also.

• Participate in

designing outcome goals within the AT team keeping clients learning

level in mind.

teachers e.g., lead change in shaping positivity in teachers'

attitudes towards AT usage and parents and

students

together with other AT professionals i.e., scheduling sharing

sessions, workshops, etc. on a regular basis

Coordinate AT use in the SPED school i.e., oversee AT usage at the

school level rather than just at the classroom / individual / ad-hoc

level, in conjunction with school leaders, with consideration of

the combined resources- both hardware and manpower- of school and

AT Team.

processes

classroom context.

prescribed AT device is a hindrance in learning in Classroom due to

any structural barriers in the classrooms. For example- Lack of

space in the classroom for powered mobility

device.

facilitate student's use of AT in the class i.e., incorporating AT

usage in functional classroom tasks and learning

activities

conferences related to research and practice in the areas of

assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative

share AT professional training programs to teaching

staff

creating and managing iTunes account emails, passwords, and

tracking data (users, case managers, iTunes accounts, etc.),

returns incoming iPads or other devices to factory settings in

preparation for reassignment.

equipment for the department, raises purchase requisition form,

inventories new devices, and keeps track of

inventory.

the equipment in School by keeping account records, volume

purchase, logs maintaining tags, and tracking equipment issued to

students, and loan and return of equipment.

Transport a variety of items (e.g., devices, equipment, supplies,

etc.) for the purpose of providing materials to and from

classroom

student needs and equipment to meet the Individual Educational

Programs (IEPs) of students and relay info to class

teachers.

/ devices

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in special Education from NIE or from any other recognized

school.

diploma

clients with multiple disabilities

two years' experience in developing learning goals based on AT

device provided and experience in liaising between special

education teacher and AT professionals.

least one year of experience to train the teachers on using devices

in class effectively.

Professional Certificate from RESNA will be an added

advantage.

Working Location : CPAS

HQ, 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529