Assistive Technology Specialist Limited Period Position Multiple Vacancies

Department of Labor Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Job Class Code:3015

Grade:25 - Professional/Technical

Salary: $54412.80- $76315.20 - Annually

Location:Augusta ME

Opening Date:April24 2026

Closing Date:May8 2026

Our team is passionate about providing Assistive Technology services to children and adults who are blind or low vision. We are seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist to join the team.

DBVI is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist to join the team.

The successful candidate will work closely with schools families and other blindness rehabilitation professionals and requires strong interpersonal organizational and collaborative skills. This is a Limited Period Position and can located out of any of our regional offices statewide.

The Assistive Technology Specialist:

• Assesses assistive technology needs using standardized methods and interprets relevant vision and medical information in order to recommend appropriate solutions that support independence in education employment and daily living.

• Provides direct instruction in assistive technology including screen readers magnification braille displays and mobile accessibility tools and develops individualized training plans tailored to client needs.

• Configures installs and supports assistive technology devices and software and creates accessible materials to ensure effective and compliant access.

• Collaborates with clients families educators and service providers to coordinate services provide training and support successful integration of assistive technology.

• Maintains accurate documentation of assessments services and progress and stays current with emerging technologies and accessibility best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical & Assistive Technology Skills
Proficiency with screen readers (JAWS NVDA VoiceOver TalkBack) and magnification tools
Experience with braille displays OCR tools and mobile accessibility features
Knowledge of accessible software (Microsoft Office Google Workspace web navigation OS accessibility settings)
Ability to troubleshoot assistive technology devices software and connectivity issues

Instructional Skills
Ability to teach assistive technology using clear adaptable methods
Experience developing individualized training plans based on client needs
Patience and flexibility with diverse learning styles and abilities

Accessibility & Disability Knowledge
Understanding of blindness and low vision functional needs
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG keyboard navigation alt text) and accommodations (ADA Section 508)

Communication & Collaboration
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with clients families educators and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to support individuals adjusting to vision loss

Organizational Skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and maintain accurate documentation
Experience delivering services in person and/or remotely

Problem-Solving & Adaptability
Creative approach to accessibility challenges
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced education training and/or experience in blind or low vision rehabilitation services spanning disciplines such as orientation & mobility assistive technology and occupational therapy or other related fields concerning accessibility and disability with demonstrated competency in disability assessment technological solutions instructional methods problem solving and communication. Ability to obtain Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS) within six months of hire.

Preferences Preference will be given to candidates who hold certification as a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist.

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No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

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