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San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
  • Position Number: 2456611
  • Location: San Jose, CA
  • Position Type: Computer and Information Technology


ADAPTIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

Close/First Review Date: 09/12/2021

Campus Location: San Jose City College

Position Description:
POSITION SUMMARY

The Adaptive Media Technology Specialist I reports to the Director, Student Accessibility Services at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday - Thursday; 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon yearly funding.

This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director or assigned administrator, the Adaptive Media Technology Specialist I provides functional support to students and staff in the Student Accessibility Services (SAS). The individual works with faculty and staff from diverse disciplines to customize adaptive technology solutions for students and staff. Responsibilities include liaison activities with faculty, students, staff, administration, other colleges and the statewide agencies contracted to provide material in alternate formats. The work involves developing guidelines and providing technical support for access to curricula, distance education and online course or course components, web page development, and other electronic information sources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Access to Technology:

1. Coordinate all technology needs in the Student Accessibility Services (SAS), including the SAS High Tech Center/labs. 2. Coordinate with Campus Technology Support and Services (CTSS) to install, configure and maintain access technology across campus. 3. Survey the current access technology needs of the campus and make recommendations for the campus technology plan. 4. Identify and recommend purchases of specific access technology from district resources. 5. Provide training on access technology for faculty, staff, and students, including individual and group training to assist faculty in insuring that instructional materials are provided in various accessible formats depending on students' disability-related needs. 6. Provide technical and instructional support for students/staff/faculty using access technology including test proctoring for SAS students. 7. Serve as resource person to external agencies and campus entities dealing with issues and requirements germane to access technology. 8. Assist in performing research and development with new access software, hardware and equipment that may be suitable for implementation in college environment. 9. Provide technical assistance to campus instruction and technology committees on universal access requirements for persons with disabilities. 10. Develop and maintain a current resource bank of access strategies for the various types of electronic information, including web pages, kiosks, etc. 11. Attend campus committee meetings relevant to the position. 12. Participate in staff development to stay up-to-date in the fields of adaptive technology and alternative media. Production of Alternate Print and Video Materials:

13. Develop and coordinate a process to meet institutional braille and captioning needs (including the captioning and editing of existing and new video materials, especially for distance education and online courses/online course components). 14. Serve as a liaison between faculty, students, and SAS to secure and translate instructionally related materials into alternate formats in a timely manner. 15. Serve as a liaison to statewide center and to community agencies utilized on a contract basis to produce alternate media. Access to Distance Education:

16. Provide group in-service and one-on-one guidance to assist faculty in their design and re-design of distance education and online courses/online course components offerings to assure they meet the access guidelines. 17. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of:

1. Basic operations, services and activities of assigned program.

2. Pertinent federal, State and local laws, as specified by the program and student population served.

3. Familiarity with and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

4. Recent developments, current literature and information related to program.

5. Organization, time management and standard office procedures.

6. The use of the English language for editing and composing written communications, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

7. The use of Windows and Macintosh operating systems, software applications and the interfacing of hardware and software. Skills and Ability to: 1. Work effectively with faculty from diverse disciplines.

2. Customize solutions for students with disabilities in a complex technology environment.

3. Effectively demonstrate student needs to incorporate assistive technology in classes to benefit all students.

4. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, students and others.

5. Understand office administrative practices and tools including: computers, websites and other applications related to the program.

6. Determine work priorities and the ability to work independently and follow through on tasksWork with attention to detail and independently with minimum supervision.

Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Associate degree, or any coursework, training, or education equivalent to an Associate degree. 2. One year of service related work experience.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in related field. 2. Experience in providing services to students with disabilities, preferably in the adult level. 3. One year experience with adaptive computer technology (software and hardware) as a user or computer technician. 4. Expertise and experience in training, leading, and coordinating a collaborative organizational effort in support of assistive technology for students with disabilities.
5. Bilingual abilities, desirable.

Districts Diversity Requirements
  • Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
  • Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the Districts hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

    Salary Range:
    $60,939 - $74,368 Annual Salary (Range 90: Classified Salary Schedule Fiscal Year 2019-2020). Starting placement is generally at Step 1.

    Benefits:
    Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Classified employees also receive vacation, 12 sick leave days and 18 paid holidays.

    To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com/

    About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
    The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

    As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian 11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the Districts emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

    The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisors and confidential staff consisting of 29 % Hispanic/Latino, 13% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 23% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.





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