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Alternate Media Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Anaheim, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6284 - 7588
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of the Director Disabled Student Programs & Services oversees the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college. Serves as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities. Provides technical assistance to college staff and faculty regarding legal requirements and technology for making all types of media accessible. Consults on issues of access to Distance Education.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Oversees the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college; includes the production of alternate print material such as E-text Large print Braille Audio Recording etc. consultation to the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media such as Closed/Open Captioning Kiosks Teleconferencing Descriptive audio Phone Services etc. Requests supplies hardware software and materials; contacts vendors for competitive prices and recommends purchases; maintains accurate inventory of supplies materials and equipment; requests and receives instructional materials for assignments. Maintains accurate records related to the production of media permission received from the appropriate source and priority of media produced; updates and maintains progress records of various assignments. Provides students with assistance and training in the operation of various adaptive computer technologies and adaptive equipment. Maintains records on configuration and location of all access technology across campus; assist Instructional Technology services with installation and configuration of access technology across campus. Provides group in-service and one-on-one assistance to college personnel in their design and development of electronic information to assure they meet access guidelines; provides technical assistance and consultation to campus community including Book Center Library computer labs career development and to management faculty and classified committees on access requirements for persons with disabilities. Researches and stays abreast of current and emerging technologies in the alternate media field; maintains a database with accurate and complete records of all materials/orders and archives e-texts and captioned media. Develops and maintains a current resource bank of access strategies for distance education; provide assistance to college personnel in their design and development of web pages and distance education materials to assure they meet access guidelines. Maintains a positive helpful and constructive attitude and effective working relationships with supervisors co-workers and other faculty and staff students and the community. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed. Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students. Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in a higher education setting preferably within Disabled Student Programs and Services ( DSPS ) or a comparable student support program. Demonstrated experience creating accessible instructional materials including captioning document remediation ( PDF Word PowerPoint) multimedia accessibility and the production of Braille materials. Knowledge and applied understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines including Section 508 WCAG 2.1 and ADA requirements. Experience using and supporting assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g. JAWS NVDA ) text-to-speech software Braille translation software (Duxbury Braille2000) and other adaptive tools. Proficiency with software and tools used in alternate media production such as Adobe Acrobat Pro optical character recognition ( OCR ) tools Braille embossing/translation systems captioning platforms and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas). Experience providing training guidance or technical assistance to faculty and staff on accessibility compliance and inclusive instructional practices. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize competing deadlines and maintain accurate production workflows and records. Experience supporting distance education including ensuring accessibility of online and hybrid course content. Experience assisting and promoting the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded practices or initiatives. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An Associate degree from an accredited college/university. Two years of experience using technology to create alternate media formats. Training in the field of assistive technologies/alternate media. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of the Director Disabled Student Programs & Services oversees the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college. Serves as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities. Provides technical assistance to college staff and faculty regarding legal requirements and technology for making all types of media accessible. Consults on issues of access to Distance Education.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Oversees the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college; includes the production of alternate print material such as E-text Large print Braille Audio Recording etc. consultation to the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media such as Closed/Open Captioning Kiosks Teleconferencing Descriptive audio Phone Services etc. Requests supplies hardware software and materials; contacts vendors for competitive prices and recommends purchases; maintains accurate inventory of supplies materials and equipment; requests and receives instructional materials for assignments. Maintains accurate records related to the production of media permission received from the appropriate source and priority of media produced; updates and maintains progress records of various assignments. Provides students with assistance and training in the operation of various adaptive computer technologies and adaptive equipment. Maintains records on configuration and location of all access technology across campus; assist Instructional Technology services with installation and configuration of access technology across campus. Provides group in-service and one-on-one assistance to college personnel in their design and development of electronic information to assure they meet access guidelines; provides technical assistance and consultation to campus community including Book Center Library computer labs career development and to management faculty and classified committees on access requirements for persons with disabilities. Researches and stays abreast of current and emerging technologies in the alternate media field; maintains a database with accurate and complete records of all materials/orders and archives e-texts and captioned media. Develops and maintains a current resource bank of access strategies for distance education; provide assistance to college personnel in their design and development of web pages and distance education materials to assure they meet access guidelines. Maintains a positive helpful and constructive attitude and effective working relationships with supervisors co-workers and other faculty and staff students and the community. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed. Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students. Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity equity and inclusion trainings and events. Performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in a higher education setting preferably within Disabled Student Programs and Services ( DSPS ) or a comparable student support program. Demonstrated experience creating accessible instructional materials including captioning document remediation ( PDF Word PowerPoint) multimedia accessibility and the production of Braille materials. Knowledge and applied understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines including Section 508 WCAG 2.1 and ADA requirements. Experience using and supporting assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g. JAWS NVDA ) text-to-speech software Braille translation software (Duxbury Braille2000) and other adaptive tools. Proficiency with software and tools used in alternate media production such as Adobe Acrobat Pro optical character recognition ( OCR ) tools Braille embossing/translation systems captioning platforms and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas). Experience providing training guidance or technical assistance to faculty and staff on accessibility compliance and inclusive instructional practices. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize competing deadlines and maintain accurate production workflows and records. Experience supporting distance education including ensuring accessibility of online and hybrid course content. Experience assisting and promoting the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded practices or initiatives. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An Associate degree from an accredited college/university. Two years of experience using technology to create alternate media formats. Training in the field of assistive technologies/alternate media. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)
Required Experience:
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