Alternative Media Specialist
Kern Community College District
Salary: $4,783.24 – $6,758.60 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: FY22-2300571
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Department: Student Services
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of complex technical tasks related to the installation, configuration, and use of assistive equipment for the disabled.
Representative Duties
Provide for the installation, configuration and maintenance of alternative media using a variety of computer peripherals and equipment.
Review and communicate adaptive access issues related to college web pages; provide resource information, training and support for universal access; provide access assistance in web design.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the computer field, as well as advances and changes in assistive technology.
Provide training on adaptive technology to faculty, staff and students to ensure that instructional materials are provided in various accessible formats, depending on students’ disability-related needs; network with regional and state agencies to ensure appropriate services are made available to students.
Coordinate and develop a process to meet institutional brailling and captioning needs, ensuring that all college information, including college catalog, schedules and brochures, is made available in alternative formats.
Perform conversion of text to alternative media; monitor the provisions of providing Recording for the Blind services and other acquired materials to students.
Survey college access technology needs; identify and recommend adaptive software and hardware.
Provide guidance to faculty in the design and re-design of distance education materials and formats to ensure they meet access requirements.
Provide information to students, faculty, staff and the public regarding the department and the adaptive services provided.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in a field that provides the exposure and understanding necessary to accomplish the essential functions and two years experience related to adaptive computer technology, software and/or hardware, as a user or computer technician.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Operation of a variety of computer equipment and computer peripherals.
Operation of a variety of adaptive or alternative media software and hardware.
Web design applications.
Access issues and their relationship to technology.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
Provide alternative media using a variety of computer peripherals and equipment.
Review and communicate access issues regarding college web pages.
Customize solutions for students with disabilities in a technological environment.
Adapt to technology developments.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
SALARY RANGE$4,783.24 – $6,758.60 monthlyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $5,025.39 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 13, 2023 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet must include:
It is the applicant’s responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4224912/alternative-media-specialist. Emails will not be accepted.
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