Assistive Technology Specialist

Glenview Public School District 34; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid health insurance

Board-paid dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Sick & personal days

Flex spending

403(b) / 457(b) options

Mentor program

Job summary

Glenview Public School District 34 seeks an Assistive Technology Specialist to support students for the 2026-27 school year. You will provide evaluation, modeling and training on communication and technology supports across district programs.

You will collaborate with staff and families, interpret evaluative information, and help implement AT interventions to ensure access and progress for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Illinois Special Education Certificate endorsed for LBS1, SLP, or other school endorsement preferred.
• Experience with special education students preferred.
• Proficient use of technology systems and assistive devices for communication and learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to plan and implement assistive technology services.
• Facilitate peer integration to support student communication across environments.
• Develop augmentative, language-rich environments using technology to foster communication.
• Interpret evaluative information to recommend AT interventions and services.
• Maintain accurate student records and Medicaid billing documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and IEP processes as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Education

LBS1 endorsement (Illinois)

Speech-Language Pathology endorsement

School Personnel Endorsement

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Assistive Technology Specialist needed for the 2026-27 school year.

PURPOSE

The Assistive Technology Specialist works directly with students in Glenview 34 district programs to develop, implement, and monitor Assistive Technology Services. The Assistive Technology Specialist provides evaluation, modeling and training to staff and parent on the full continuum of communication and technology supports. The Assistive Technology Specialist functions as a diagnostic team member and provides ongoing technical assistance to students, staff, and parents.

Qualifications

• Illinois Special Education Certificate endorsed for LBS1, Speech and Language Pathology, or other School Personnel Endorsement (former Type 73) 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's performance in the area of visual, auditory, communicative, academic performance and behavior is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Performance Responsibilites

• 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.

Working Conditions

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month teaching position starting August 2026 through early June 2027. Certified Staff work 185 days per school year.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary

Please use this link to view the Glenview District 34 Salary Schedules.

Please refer to the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement for additional information.

Benefits

• Board-paid HMO single medical insurance
• Board-paid single dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Sick & personal days
• Flex spending
• 403(b) / 457(b) options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mentor program