ATPC Program Assistant

Support Staff

Job ID: 5725

Reports To: Coordinator Special Education

Salary: This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 232 days with a salary range from $44,606.00 to $48,740.00. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal.

Job Summary (Primary Purpose):

• Provide training and technical assistance to ESC Region 13 clients in the use of assistive technology.
• Curate online library collections.
• Maintain Assistive Technology Preview Center (ATPC) equipment and organization for client access.
• Purchase, catalog, check-out & track equipment for loans to LEAs.
• Assist specialists in Special Education department.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates):

• Five years of experience in program/project administration or five years' experience in clerical word/data processing using a computer.
• Experience with online databases.
• Experience with Assistive Technology.
• Proficient skills in application software for PC
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-monitoring
• Ability to handle numerous daily tasks with minimum supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow
• Ability to work with detailed assignments
• Ability to maintain paper and electronic files
• Ability to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner to internal and external clients
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Serve as a representative of the ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public
• Collaborate with ESC Region 13 Education Specialists to provide technical assistance to external clients in the area of assistive technology and to accomplish the goals of the ATPC
• Repair or arrange for repair of equipment in the ATPC
• Maintain materials and online inventory for the ATPC
• Curate online library collections
• Research and purchase new equipment and instructional materials
• Compile and disseminate data using spreadsheet and database software
• Facilitate the operation of programs through client contact, meeting, facilities and travel arrangements, conference planning and registration for training activities
• Develop, design and produce brochures, newsletters, flyers, and other desktop publishing documents
• Understand and use ESC Region 13 internal systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors):

• Office environment
• Extensive contact with clients
• Follow policies and procedures
• Complete clerical duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Interpret data
• Maintain emotional control
• Stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching
• Lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)
• This is an onsite, in person position with the ability to work remotely one day per week up to four days per month.

Equipment Used:

• Various Assistive Technology Equipment
• General office equipment, Windows computer and peripherals, audio visual equipment, and other equipment as requirements change.
• Proficiency with PC computers to include desktop management, operations, and working on a network environment
• Proficiency with standard functions of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS, multimedia and editing software for the development of online courses and resources
• General office equipment to include copiers, printers, and video-conferencing equipment
• Using the assistive technology in the lab to troubleshoot, maintain, and update equipment