POSITION: Adaptive Equipment Resource Teacher
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Special Education Support Programs & Services Office/Occupational and Physical Therapy Services
REPORTS TO: Instructional Supervisor for Support Programs & Services
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:89
UNION: PGCEA
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE: 2-7
POSITION SUMMARY: The Adaptive Equipment Resource Teacher (AERT) works with the Occupational and Physical Therapy Services Department. The AERT is an itinerant position. The AERT collaborates with OT/PT staff members on the design, construction and implementation of adaptive equipment and materials required to meet the unique needs of students so they can access and participate in their learning environments. The AERT is responsible for the intake, inventorying, and tracking of all adaptive equipment and materials ordered by the OT/PT services department and may assist in the delivery of these items. The AERT may also assist with the minor repair of existing therapy equipment and perform other duties as requested by the Occupational/Physical Therapist Instructional Specialists.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Designing,
constructing and assisting other teachers and therapists in the implementation
of customized therapy equipment for students birth to 21 years of age; Providing assistance
at staff meetings and/or other
professional development activities as requested by the Occupational and Physical Therapist
Instructional Specialists or other staff
members; Inventorying,
assisting in the transporting of and tracking new and existing therapy
equipment; Attending
Occupational and Physical therapy staff meetings as needed or requested; Having
the ability to network with volunteer organizations for equipment utilization; Recommending
needed materials within an allocated
budget; Maintaining
all shop equipment in working order; Maintaining
a safe shop and warehouse working environment; Maintaining
documentation as it relates to equipment design and construction, the acquisition of materials, trainings and other
pertinent job activities; Attending
continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and skills related to
adaptive equipment and environmental ergonomics; and Performing
other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the
characteristics and needs of students with a variety of disabilities and special
needs, and strategies for meeting identified needs; Knowledge of child
and adolescent development, medical conditions and physical disabilities; Ability to
collaborate with occupational and/or physical therapy staff to create, design
and implement adaptive equipment and materials to support appropriate student
positioning for access and participation in any learning environment; Knowledge and upkeep
of common hand, portable power and floor mounted power shop tools; Knowledge of sewing,
troubleshooting electronics basics, woodworking and plastic fabrication; The
ability to adhere to the policies of the LEA and procedures of the department
and school buildings; Knowledge
of Mac and PC operating systems and software which may include, but not be
limited to, the Windows Office Suite or something comparable; Effective
oral and written communication skills; and Effective
interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Arts and/or Science from an accredited college or university program; Prior experience in the design, construction and implementation of adaptive equipment preferred but not required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Current Maryland teacher certificate in special education and/or physical education, or Maryland licensure as an occupational or physical therapist.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
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