Assistive Technology Specialist - Special Education

Assistive Technology Specialist – Special Education

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Primary

Purpose:

Coordinate and manage district instructional programs to meet the needs of students served through special education with assistive technology needs. Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of programs, supports, and accommodations provided. Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate research‑based interventions in Special Education. Provide Assistive Technology services to eligible students and support education professionals to enable special education students to access their educational process as independently as possible.

• Valid Special Education Certificate
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Valid Texas Principal or other appropriate Texas certificate and/or experience preferred.
• Assistive Technology background and/or certificate preferred.

Three years of teaching experience or equivalent special education experience is required.

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of special education programs, regulations, and specific areas of disability.
• Knowledge/familiarization of Assistive Technology devices, services, regulations and procedures relating to IDEA, Federal and State mandates.
• Ability to interpret individual assessment data (FIE) with regards to program planning and implementation.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and program compliance.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with CISD, other districts, state, and federal agency personnel involved with the research, administration, and coordination of Special Education programs.

• Provides continuous and systematic procedures for professional growth for classroom teachers through workshops and demonstrations pertinent to methods and materials that will ensure success for students served in special education with assistive technology needs.
• Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instruction.
• Recommends adoption and use of varied instructional materials.
• Assists building principals and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the instructional program.
• Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for changes.
• Works as a resource person for teachers regarding assistive technology.
• Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and to match these skills with appropriate techniques, materials, and/or technology.
• Works with school support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of programs for students with assistive technology needs.
• Coordinates and/or provides in‑home training services as specified in a student’s IEP.
• Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and acquire new ideas for instructional improvement. Informs administration of the effects of current and impending legislation.

• Develop/implement Assistive Technology procedures and guidelines.
• Develop process to implement and monitor Assistive Technology services/devices for eligible students.
• Develop/maintain Assistive Technology Lending Library for district‑wide use.
• Provide in‑services/workshops and/or consultation to district personnel, students, families on Assistive Technology guidelines, programs, devices/modifications, evaluations, and data collection.
• Develop/implement/monitor campus and district‑based assistive technology teams.
• Conduct/review Assistive Technology assessment as needed when requested by the ARD committee.
• Interface with manufacturer for obtaining/training of devices.
• Coordinate with Special Education Director for funding of Assistive Technology.
• Provide technical assistance/collaboration of devices to campus staff.
• Consultation with parent(s) in use and applicability of Assistive Technology.
• Collaboration…