Assistive Technology Specialist

Overview

• Position Type:
  Professional Staff Student Support Services

• Date Posted: 2/5/2026

• Location:
  
  Lincoln Center/District Wide

• Closing Date: 05/22/2026

• District:
  Waukegan Community Unit District 60

• Travel throughout the district to all of the school buildings to perform job functions.

• Complete required documentation within designated timelines.

• Assist with the development of a student’s IEP in regards to required AAC/AT.

• Participate in IEP or problem solving meetings as appropriate or based on need.

• Support & collaborate with staff/students to implement AAC/AT devices at the school & district levels.

• Review and utilize data from AAC/AT usage to make appropriate recommendations for students and staff regarding both device selection and implementation.

• Provide small and large group training for school staff, parents, students, and administrators on AAC/AT hardware and software.

• Research AAC/AT best practices, communication devices, software applications, vendors, etc. to become a knowledgeable resource on assistive technology devices and services.

• Communicate with parents, case managers, teachers and school administration regarding a student’s AAC/AT needs.

• Monitor and assist with the transfer of AAC/AT hardware and software within the district.

• Provide inventory management support for AAC/AT hardware and software.

• Utilize calendar for scheduling of meetings and documentation of activities.

• Other duties as determined necessary to support the Assistive Technology Department.

• Follows and implements the written processes for AAC/AT determination.

• Attend all Speech Department professional development opportunities.

• Attend all Speech Departmental meetings.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Qualifications: Professional Educator License:
Speech-Language Pathologist - Preferred. Master Degree and ASHA certification are required. License through Illinois Department of Financial and Public Regulations in Speech Language Pathology. LBS1 and OTR will be considered.

Type of Experience and Number of Years: Minimum of three years experience and/or evidence of working with a variety of alternative augmentative communication and/or curriculum access solutions for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation: Salary Structure

Final date to receive applications: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.

Apply: www.wps
60.org

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.