Assistive Technology Specialist Job Gurnee area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Title: Assistive Technology Specialist
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.
Position Type: Districtwide:
Technology
Location: Districtwide
Date Available: August 17, 2026,plus six days of New Staff orientation August 5 - 12, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certification:

Illinois Professional Educator License with technology specialist, computer applications and/or computer science endorsement(s)

Education:

Required
- Bachelor's Degree

Experience
- Required
- Teaching or student teaching experience
- Preferred
- Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary school technology classroom

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI)

Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students

Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook

Contributes to a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program

Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints

Works cooperatively with other staff members as needed regarding students who may needspecialized interventions

Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs

Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned

Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment

Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality

Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions

Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress

Assesses the needs of the special education and support staff regarding their knowledge of the technology required to facilitate the effectiveness of the integration of technology into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for those students in need.

Lead the assistive technology team at Woodland

Facilitate meetings
Coordinate services with administration
Process referrals
Schedule evaluations
Including data gathering from service providers
Type and distribute formal copies of evaluations
Attend IEP team meetings to facilitate the inclusion of specific technology when needed

Assists with referring to outside sources when needed on complex students.

Assists in training staff (certified and Educational Support Staff [ESP]) on specific programs or equipment being used by a student in their classroom

Trains staff on how to set up program structure to adapt for specific lessons.

Works hands-on with students in classrooms assessing and implementing software and hardware

Helps address technology issues with Assistive Technology (AT) devices being used when they are not working properly or settings/preferences need to be adjusted. Troubleshoot problems and concerns.

Helps provide parents with information when they wish to pursue items they can purchase or use at home.

Facilitates the SETT (Students-Environment-Tasks-Tools) process:

Student:
Talk with team who refer a student for assistive technology and identify student's educational/communication/physical needs. Identify their strengths and limitations.
Be able to work in all buildings across the district
Be able to work in a variety…