Special Education Assistive Technology Specialist

Full Job Description: Special Education Assistive Technology Specialist

Compensation: Teacher Salary Schedule

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Special Education Assistive Technology Specialist works collaboratively to provide and implement assistive technology services for students with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive technology that benefits all students. This position is responsible for providing training, support, professional development, and creative approaches to support accessibility and inclusion, and for promoting best practices that provide access for learners of all abilities.
This role helps ensure that all services align with state and federal mandates and district priorities. The Specialist promotes inclusive practices, assists in Least Restrictive Environment  (LRE) decisions, and supports program development for centralized services. This position plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, improving student outcomes, and ensuring access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Key Functions:
• Assistive technology needs evaluation and IEP team support
• Training and professional development on AT tools and practices
• Coordination of AT services across grade levels
• AT program monitoring through data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Compliance support for federal and state special education regulations related to assistive technology
• Support for AT inventory, budget, and equipment maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful special education teaching or related services field experience
• Proven experience in data analysis and program evaluation

Licenses and Certifications:
• Valid Oklahoma special education teaching certificate or appropriate related service licensure (Speech, OT, PT, BCBA, or equivalent) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of federal and state special education regulations, practices, compliance requirements, and instructional methods
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in data analysis and technology tools for program monitoring and reporting
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, foster an inclusive environment, and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging multiple stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to change and apply critical thinking when developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, technologies, and techniques
• Ability to build buy-in from leaders, peers, and individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds for new ideas and approaches
• Models core organizational beliefs and values and communicates openly and effectively within and across teams to maximize student success
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.