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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR – SEASONAL
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary - Seasonal position – September to June recurring
Job Code:
09OAD - Office Administration 09
Salary:
$24.15 - $28.15 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you have a passion for assistive technology? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can have a province wide impact on assisting and training students with learning disabilities to use this technology? If so, The Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch is looking for Assistive Technology Advisors to provide clerical, administrative and training services in support of learning disabled students with print impairments in the use of assistive technology hardware and software programs at the following Demonstration School location:
PSB16-193- Assistive Technology Advisor- Trillium Demonstration School, Milton, ON
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role you will:
• Provide assistive technology training and support to students, staff and families in the use of a variety of hardware and software programs;
• Adapt and coordinate assistive technology courses and demonstrate various assistive technology programs for students, staff and families;
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized assistive technology plans and programs for students by reviewing and assessing individual student needs and then working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to identify the most beneficial supports available;
• Perform clerical and administrative services in support of the assistive technology program such as compiling and maintaining inventory and vendor listings, collecting data, preparing statistical reports, conducting research and performing other duties as assigned;
• Assist information technology staff with providing onsite trouble shooting of equipment;
• Provide leadership and expertise with respect to the newest available assistive technologies and programs.
How do I qualify?
Qualifications
Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:
• experience and/or formal training in working with learning disabled students in an educational/residential setting;
• in depth knowledge and understanding of assistive technology software and hardware applications and learning software;
• ability to design, develop and deliver training sessions and workshops;
• ability to use sound analytical, reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine appropriate assistive technology resources required and to adjust or respond to situations encountered;
• flexibility and sensitivity to the individual learning needs and problems encountered by students;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential;
• well developed interpersonal skills including tact and discretion to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals including students, staff, internal and external stakeholders and vendors is required;
• strong research and information gathering skills;
• excellent organization and time management skills are required;
• ability to effectively deal with multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines;
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to be an effective and collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• good working knowledge of Windows XP, MS Office products and the internet is required to produce training materials, reports, letters, emails and to conduct research and information gathering activities;
• knowledge of administrative and office procedures and guidelines related to purchasing and inventory control.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 10 months, Milton, Central Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Monday, November 28, 2016
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, December 9, 2016 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
