assistive technologist
Assistive technologists work to improve access to learning or/and improving independence and participation for individuals with disabilities. They do this through learner support and staff support with activities such as assessments, training and guidance. Assistive technologists have a good understanding of learners’ needs and a wide technology knowledge relevant to learning, living or work context. The role requires knowledge of assistive technology hardware and software such as text to speech, prediction, dictation, vision and physical access tools.
Also called: assistive technology technician, educational assistive technologist, assistive technology facilitator, assistive technology assessor, special needs technologist, educational technologist, IT disability support advisor, educational technology advisor
- 40
- essential skills
- 15
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- university department head8 skills in common
- deputy head teacher7 skills in common
- educational researcher7 skills in common
- primary school head teacher7 skills in common
- special educational needs teacher primary school7 skills in common
Essential skills
40- address problems critically
- assess users' interaction with ICT applications
- assessment processes
- assist children with special needs in education settings
- assistive instruments
- assistive technology in education
- behavioural disorders
- communication disorders
- cooperate with education professionals
- curriculum objectives
- curriculum standards
- development delays
- disability care
- disability types
- domotic systems
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- evaluate education programmes
- guide learners in using assistive technologies
- human-computer interaction
- ICT accessibility standards
- identify education needs
- learning difficulties
- learning needs analysis
- liaise with educational support staff
- manage government-funded programmes
- measure software usability
- monitor educational developments
- online moderation techniques
- organise projects to fill education needs
- present reports
- project management
- promote education programmes
- protect personal data and privacy
- provide assistive technology
- provide education management support
- provide specialised instruction for special needs students
- screen reader
- special needs education
- special needs learning equipment
- stimulate students' independence
Optional skills
15- advise on lesson plans
- advise on teaching methods
- application usability
- apply for government funding
- coordinate educational programmes
- develop organisational policies
- education administration
- education law
- follow research on special needs education
- funding methods
- government policy
- manage budgets
- manage resources for educational purposes
- provide feedback to teachers
- work with virtual learning environments
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