Assistive Technology Integration Specialist

Overview

Farmington Public Schools:
Assistive (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Specialist (full-time)
Start:
Immediate / 25-26 school year, permanent position

Description: The Assistive Technology Integration Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all students and particularly those with exceptionalities and special needs benefit from inclusive, technology-enhanced instruction. Grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the district’s equity framework, this specialist supports the effective integration of assistive and accessible technologies to remove barriers and expand access to meaningful learning for all FPS students.

Working collaboratively with general educators, special educators, service providers, and district teams, the specialist provides coaching, co-teaching, and consultative support to embed inclusive practices into everyday instruction. They identify, model, and implement instructional strategies and digital tools that promote agency, access, and academic achievement for all learners. In addition, the specialist supports professional learning that helps staff design instruction responsive to learner variability, strengthens alignment with IEP and 504 goals, and builds district wide capacity to meet the needs of all students in inclusive settings.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for appropriate CT State Teaching Certification

• Background in special education and/or formal training or certification in assistive technology integration strongly preferred

• Consideration will be given to the following:

  • Relevant and recent experience supporting students and staff in the use of assistive technology, UDL strategies, and accessible instructional design

  • Deep understanding of inclusive instructional practices, digital accessibility, and equity-centered technology integration

  • Experience conducting, or willingness to be trained to conduct, local assistive technology evaluations to support student access and independence

  • References that reflect strong AT expertise, initiative, cultural competence, and a growth mindset

  • Philosophy and values that align with the district’s core beliefs

  • Various life experiences that enhance contributions to the overall district and/or school community

• Provide recommendations and training for both adult and student use of assistive  with Farmington’s Vision of the Global Citizen and Framework for Teaching and Learning

• Promote district wide understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a proactive framework for reaching all learners, including through the use of assistive technologies

• Monitor the impact of assistive technology and inclusive practices on student engagement, access, and growth, and achievement

• Provide strategic input on budgeting and planning for assistive technology and accessibility needs

• Coach teachers to design instruction that reflects UDL principles and integrates assistive technologies to support learner variability

• Model effective use of inclusive tools and accessible practices that increase student participation and independence

• Recommend appropriate digital tools and resources that align with instructional goals, accessibility standards, and student needs

• Provide direct instruction and support to students in the use of assistive technology, building self-advocacy and confidence

• Collaborate in curriculum design to embed inclusive practices and ensure materials are accessible to all students

• Conduct assistive technology evaluations to support in-house service provision and student access

• Support the design of formative and summative assessments that reflect multiple means of expression and access, including through the use of assistive technologies

• Use student learning data to inform adjustments to instruction, tools, and supports

• Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 plans with a focus on equitable access and assistive technology integration

• Build trusting partnerships with families, students, and staff to ensure students receive effective, individualized supports

• Facilitate team-based decision-making for selecting, implementing, and evaluating assistive technologies

• Participat…