Augmentative/Alternative Communication Consultant

Augmentative/Alternative Communication Consultant

IN THIS ROLE:

You’ll have the opportunity to deliver professional development and consulting services in Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) to Special Education professionals across Oakland County school districts. Our goal is to empower all students to become confident communicators, boost academic success, and bridge the achievement gap for those who rely on AAC.

WHAT WE NEED:

• An individual who is adaptive and collaborative with exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide consultation and professional learning to local districts on AAC.
• Expertise and knowledge of language and its application to AAC implementation; access methods for those with physical vision or multiple needs; adult learning methodologies to create/facilitate professional learning and online content.
• Implementation science and capacity building approaches will be key in our efforts to increase student achievement and close the achievement gap for students requiring AAC.
• Collaboration with local school administrators and education teams on matters related to AAC.
• Serve as a resource and liaison to internal work groups and external agencies and professional organizations.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Master’s degree in special education, speech-language pathology, or related field.
• Five or more years of related experience including experience working with students who have complex communication needs and use AAC.
• Knowledge of developmental language and literacy and its application to AAC.
• Experience implementing language based AAC systems and identifying appropriate AAC for students.
• Knowledge of current research-based strategies for AAC implementation
• Experience consulting collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience creating high quality virtual and in-person professional learning for adult learners.
• Ability to properly utilize tools and equipment necessary to conduct professional learning.

SALARY DETAILS:

$98,989 - $114,797 annually based on experience, with the potential to earn up to $123,624 Annually / Exempt position / 12-month work year.

WORK LOCATION:

Oakland Schools Summit Campus, 2214 Mall Drive E, Waterford, MI 48328

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:

• The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial security.
• Quality health insurance, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous vacation and leave time so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• OS-paid coverage for life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and dependents.
• The opportunity to buy optional health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), pet insurance, legal insurance, college savings plans, and tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) plans.
• OS provides the ability to get involved within the organization and advance your skill set with education development.

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an intermediate school district (ISD) that is focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner so that they can provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). Through your work at OS, you will help students have the best learning experience possible! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the Oakland County Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You can find it by clicking here. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply.

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview on January 7, 2024, and January 16, 2025.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or [email protected]. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or [email protected].

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.