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Imperial Valley College

Substitute- Access Technology Alternative Media Specialist Continuous Applicant

Imperial Valley College, Imperial, California, United States, 92251

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Salary :

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

Imperial, CA Job Type:

Classified Substitute Job Number:

SUB-ATAMS Division:

Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) Opening Date:

07/02/2025 Closing Date:

Continuous

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.

Please click on the to view full job description: 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: S alary placement is at Step 1. Please click to review current salary schedule.

For Additional inquiries please contact: Gina Snow HR Recruiter Phone: 760-355-6210 Email:

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. Employer/employee paid medical coverage options, dental, vision, and life insurance. For additional information, click

Earned annual sick leave.

Earned annual vacation leave for classified and confidential classified employees.

Enrollment in a California Retirement System. 01

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Supplemental Question A: What in your background and experience make you particularly well suited for this position at Imperial Valley College? 05

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Supplemental Question C: Discuss your experience working with diverse populations. How do you encourage and empower individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals? Please provide examples to help us better understand. Required Question