Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Assistive Technology Specialist. This is a full-time, calendar-year, grant-funded position.

The Assistive Technology Specialist provides technical assistance, training, and statewide support to advance the use of assistive technology for individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Working within the Sherlock Center on Disabilities, this position collaborates with state agencies, schools, community organizations, service providers, and families to increase access to assistive technology, promote evidence-based practices, and strengthen Rhode Island's capacity to support individuals with disabilities. The specialist develops and delivers training, provides consultation and technical assistance, researches emerging technologies and policies, identifies funding opportunities, and creates accessible resources to support equitable access to assistive technology services. The role also contributes to statewide initiatives, outreach efforts, data collection, and collaborative partnerships that promote independence, inclusion, and improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
 
Rhode Island College is a regional comprehensive public college that serves approximately 6,600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through its five schools: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Business, the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. Established in 1854, we are Rhode Island’s first public institution of higher education. The college is located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant city of Providence, and has satellite locations at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence’s Innovation District and the Rhode Island College Workforce Development Hub in Central Falls, RI. We are known throughout the Northeast for high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, personalized, hands-on learning experiences, world-class faculty, and high value compared to other four-year institutions.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a major field of study or degree emphasis in Special Education or a Related Service.

• Advanced training in Assistive Technology.

• Experience with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 year’s of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities with assistive technology.

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled
 
Proposed starting salary: $70,000

Please see full posting in the link below for additional required qualifications: https://employment.ric.edu/postings/10830. Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.