Assistive Technology Specialist

Assistive Technology Specialist

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 need specialized 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
• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Planning and Preparation
• Classroom Environment
• Instruction
• Professional Responsibility
• Technical
• Interpersonal

District

Core Competencies:

• Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community
• Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity
• Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students
• Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students
• Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them
• Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change
• Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner
• Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful
• Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient
• Take initiative to manage multiple tasks
• Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible

Physical Demands:

• Manual Dexterity:
  Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance
• Physical Effort:
  Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods
• Working Conditions:
  
  Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist

Terms of Employment: 180 days;
Monday thru Friday

Salary Range: BA / Step 1: $47,123 - MA +45 / Step 8 - $63,094. Based on experience and education as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

How to Apply:

Internal applicants should apply online at  and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at  and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in…