"Substitute- Access Technology Alternative Media Specialist Continuous Applicant Pool"

Job Details

Substitute- Access Technology Alternative Media Specialist Continuous Applicant Pool

Salary: $74,006.40 - $96,574.40 Annually

Job Type: Classified Substitute

Job Number: SUB-ATAMS

Closing: Continuous

Location: Imperial, CA

Division: Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)

Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide leadership in access technology and alternative media for use by faculty and staff to benefit disabled persons. Provide expertise in web page design and distance education delivery methods to ensure accessible formats for disabled persons. Work to develop and maintain district guidelines for electronic and information technology conformance with legal requirements. Oversee the conversion of print materials and video to an alternative media format.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to access technology and alternative media in their area of assignment and knowledgeable of applicable American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification.

1. Develops and maintains a current resource bank of access strategies for the various types of disabilities.
2. Assist in accessible Web page design, accessible distance education and student services delivery systems, and other electronic information systems.
3. Assist faculty and staff in the design and redesign of accessible distance education offerings and electronic information.
4. Provides technical assistance to campus instructional and technology committees, as well as public information on access requirements for persons with disabilities.
5. Serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and the Disabled Student Services program to secure and translate instructional materials into alternate formats.
6. Provides guidelines to employees for formatting documents and information to ensure easy translation into an alternate format.
7. Serves as liaison to the statewide alternate media centers and to community agencies utilized on a contract basis to produce alternate media.
8. Installs and supports assistive access technologies in classrooms, computer labs and general student use areas.
9. Monitors the operation of computer equipment, software applications and assistive technologies; identify operational and equipment problems and confer with staff and vendors to correct problems; and test operate new and modified software.
10. Serves as a technical resource for employees on the use of assistive technologies.
11. Maintains a preventive maintenance schedule for computer systems and assistive technology equipment.
12. Makes recommendations on the purchase of computer systems, associated peripherals, software, and assistive technologies; analyzes and prepares proposals describing benefits and limitations of various assistive technologies, software, and training materials.
13. Maintains a technical reference library of assistive technology resources, software, and hardware.
14. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

An associate degree plus two (2) years of experience in computer science, computer information systems or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Special Requirements:

Certain assignments may require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.

Supplemental Information

RANGE 24 ON CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: Salary placement is at Step 1. Please click here to review current salary schedule.

For Additional inquiries please contact: Gina Snow, HR Recruiter, Phone: 760-355-6210, Email: gina.snow@imperial.edu

EEO Information

Imperial Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

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