Join Our Team as an Assistive Technology Coordinator (Disability) at Queen's University Belfast.
Are you passionate about empowering students with disabilities through innovative technology? The Accessible Learning Support (formerly Disability Services) and Wellbeing Service Team is seeking a dedicated Assistive Technology Coordinator to enhance our inclusive and accessible learning environment for students with disabilities at Queen’s.
They will be responsible for providing specialist information, support and advice to internal stakeholders on the development and implementation of assistive technology (AT) support. They will train students in the effective use of AT solutions to support their academic journeys and enhance their learning and assessment experiences at Queen’s.
About the person:
They will have:
1. A relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) accompanied by significant relevant experience as detailed below. Alternatively, candidates that possess an OCR/RSA Level 5 qualification for Teachers of Learners with SpLDs (or its equivalent) may be considered based on substantial relevant experience at the appropriate level, as outlined below.
2. Relevant practical experience of supporting users with assistive technology including developing and delivering training in one-to-one and group scenarios and demonstrating a wide range of AT hardware and software.
3. Relevant experience of assessing individuals with SpLDs for reasonable adjustments, preferably in a Further and / or Higher Education setting, developing individualised support plans, generating equipment quotes and writing detailed reports.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document linked below.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.