SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 2026-27

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position works as a collaborative member of the assistive technology team to implement assistive technology services with an emphasis on special education and 504 students ages 3-21. Inclusive technology benefit all students. Responsible for providing training, support, professional development, and creative ways to support accessibility and inclusion. Promotes best practices for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and technology that provides access for learners of all abilities.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Work with students, families, special education teachers, general education teachers, speech language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, vision and hearing specialists, counselors, psychologists, behavior specialists, program coordinators, special education administrators, curriculum department, technology support staff, instructional technology, paraeducators and other classified employees to collaborate on assistive technology solutions
• Respond to requests for assistive technology support by individual staff and school teams
• Planning and implementing staff development related to use and implementation of assistive technology devices, software and practices
• Providing consultation and collaboration with the IEP team in determining assistive technology solutions for students
• Compliance with rules and regulations
• Support for general education staff with students using UDL or specific AT tools as well as special education staff
• Advocating for UDL and accessible technology throughout the district with goal of building capacity of teams at schools
• Plans and provides in-service training/professional development activities related to assistive technology, UDL and inclusive practices for certificated and classified staff
• Member of Special Service Technology Committee (SSTC) team, which meets monthly to review AT purchase requests with Technology Director, as well as discuss how AT aligns with district technology initiatives
• Coordinates delivery of AT services with teachers, special education staff and other providers to ensure continuity and consistency of services across grade levels
• Assists in development and management of assistive technology budget
• Assists schools in the general maintenance and use of assistive technology equipment
• Performs technology duties including loading software and troubleshooting software and hardware issues
• Serves as a liaison between assistive technology and the technology department
• AT Lending Library equipment management- ordering, keeping, inventory and tracking items in asset management system. Delivery to staff/school sites as needed
• Management of software and licenses, negotiating software purchases and upgrades with vendors
• Coordinating repair of AT equipment
• Using services of WATAP or SETC state-wide assistive technology lending libraries to supplement our district AT lending library
• Answering email/phone calls related to AT technical support for staff or students
• Providing access to picture support software such as Boardmaker Studio
• Performs related duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Special Education

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
• Educational Staff Associate Certificate (ESA) or current Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education
• Experience in assistive technology, including Augmentative, Alternative Communication (AAC), familiarity with speech generating devices and various AT tools, software and devices ranging from high-tech to low-tech
• Demonstrated professional development experience including creating and delivering content

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, structures and interventions, assessment practices and experience in programs designed to address varied needs of students
• Both typical and unusual presentations of student abilities and how they impact student’s access to learning environment
• Educational and assistive technology tools to support individual students and special education programs
• Programming communication devices, including mid-tech and high-tech devices
• Adaptive switch options, switch interfaces, switch training software, switch accessible websites for iOS and PC devices
• Fine and gross motor skills. Importance of positioning to maximize performance of students with physical disabilities
• iPad apps and iOS operating systems
• Microsoft Office Products, especially with tools related to UDL such as Immersive Reader and Dictation
• Accessible Educational Materials- how to evaluate content for accessibility and know how to use resources like Bookshare.org

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Ability to articulate a vision for inclusive practices and equity
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to develop program goals and establish priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people
• Ability to develop materials for ongoing training and technical support
• Ability to attend continuing education for AT, such as regional meetings, workshops and conferences to keep updated on AT software, hardware, tools and best practices
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations across the district
• Interpersonal communications, consensus decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution
• Creating a student-centered learning environment, inclusive practices and UDL principles
• Organization and time management
• Respecting and maintaining confidentiality
• Meeting and maintaining punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted staff who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered.

Rate of pay is $53.57/hour. Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator
Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
Telephone Number: 425-456-4248
Email: [email protected]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling
Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
Telephone Number: (425) 456-4168
Email: [email protected]

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [email protected].