Assistive Tech & AAC Specialist for Inclusive Learning

Nimble; Hammond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a Special Education Assistive Technology Specialist to assess and implement AT/AAC tools for students ages 3–22. You will coach teams, provide professional development, manage AT resources, and promote access across services.

Responsibilities include evaluating AT options, organizing tools across low/mid/high-tech, delivering training, documenting AT in IEPs, and collaborating with SLPs, OTs, PTs, teachers, and families.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following: Special Education Focus with Indiana license and certification.
• SLP Focus with IDOE SLP license, IPLA registration and CCC/ASHA CFY eligibility.
• SLPA Focus with Indiana licensure and IPLA registration.
• Minimum three years of experience in special education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct team-based AT evaluations and feature matching for communication devices and tools.
• Assist teams in selecting AT tools across low-, mid-, high-tech continua and vocab systems.
• Design and deliver training and professional development for staff, students, and families.
• Coach teams on communication strategies and document AT within the IEP.
• Collaborate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, teachers, parents, and private providers.
• Support IEP teams with AT documentation at case conferences.
• Apply UDL principles to classroom environments.
• Identify AT resources and advise families on funding options.
• Manage district AT device inventory and related processes.
• Serve as district contact for AT and coordinate with representatives.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Collaboration

Coaching

UDL knowledge

Education

Indiana teaching license (Special Education)

Certification in Mild Intervention or intensive disability area (MI/MO/ED/SLD)

IDOE SLP license / IPLA registration / CCC or ASHA CFY eligibility

Indiana licensure and IPLA registration (SLPA path)

Minimum three years of special education experience

Tools

PowerSchool Special Programs (PSSP)

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

School City of Hammond is seeking a Special Education Assistive Technology Specialist to assess and implement AT/AAC tools for students ages 3–22. You will coach teams, provide professional development, manage AT resources, and promote access across services.

Responsibilities include evaluating AT options, organizing tools across low/mid/high-tech, delivering training, documenting AT in IEPs, and collaborating with SLPs, OTs, PTs, teachers, and families.