Assistive Tech Specialist: Empowering Student Communication

Glenview School District 34; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenview District 34 seeks an Assistive Technology Specialist to develop, implement, and monitor Assistive Technology Services for students. You will evaluate, model, and train staff and parents across the full continuum of communication supports.

The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining records, and providing diagnostic services to determine assistive tech needs. This is a 10-month, full-time position starting August 2026.

Qualifications

• Illinois Special Education Certificate endorsed for LBS1, Speech and Language Pathology, or other School Personnel Endorsement preferred.
• Experience with special education students preferred.
• Proficient use of technology systems, computers and electronic communication devices and the ability to develop, implement, and monitor speech, language, and communication programming and supports for individuals and groups.
• Skill in assessing student performance in visual, auditory, communicative, academic performance and behavior is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs for the purpose of developing and implementing assistive technology services.
• Facilitate peer integration programming for the purpose of facilitating student communication in social settings across environments.
• Foster the development of augmentative, language-rich environments through the use of low to high technology systems for the purpose of fostering communication across settings.
• Interpret, integrate, and synthesize evaluative information to make recommendations for Assistive Technology interventions and services for the purpose of providing access for students.
• Maintain accurate records (student performance data, clerical responsibilities, Medicaid billing, etc) for the purpose of documenting accurate student information, reports, and Medicaid reimbursement.
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate for the purpose of collaboration and adherence to building and district policies and procedures.
• Participate, as needed, as a member of a multidisciplinary team for the purpose of developing an evaluating and making recommendations based on individual student needs.
• Participate, as needed, in Individualized Education Plans for students who qualify for assistive technology supports for the purpose of developing an appropriate IEP.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data for the purpose of providing accurate records and communicating with team members, parents, administration, and district staff.
• Provide diagnostic services for students referred through a systematic referral process for the purpose of assessing assistive technology needs.
• Provide in-service training and consultation to staff and parents on augmentative communication and literacy development for students (reading & writing supports, communication skills for the non-verbal and minimally verbal students) for the purpose of facilitating student use of augmentative communication devices across settings.
• Select, adapt, and conduct appropriate evaluations to assess communication across all domains for the purpose of making recommendations to augment student communication needs.
• Utilize and make recommendations for technology and assistive technologies for the purpose of identifying appropriate assistive technologies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Illinois Special Education Certificate (LBS1 / Speech & Language Pathology)

Tools

Assistive technology devices

Medicaid billing systems

Job description

Glenview District 34 seeks an Assistive Technology Specialist to develop, implement, and monitor Assistive Technology Services for students. You will evaluate, model, and train staff and parents across the full continuum of communication supports.

The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining records, and providing diagnostic services to determine assistive tech needs. This is a 10-month, full-time position starting August 2026.