This position will support both the San Luis Obispo campus and the North County Campus in Paso Robles. The schedule is flexible and will be determined in coordination with the selected candidate.

DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Director, Disabled Student Programs and Services, perform a variety of technical duties involved in the production, delivery, and end-user training of alternative media and assistive technology for students with disabilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Alternate Media Facilitator is distinguished by the requirement that the incumbent perform technical duties related to meeting the legal requirements for accessibility and responding to and coordinating the production of materials in alternate media and assistive technology in a timely manner. The legal requirements apply to students in the classroom environment as well as any other persons visiting the college who request any publication the college offers to the general public, such as the college catalogue, announcements about cultural or recreational events sponsored by the college, job announcements, etc., in alternate media. Provision for materials in alternate media is a shared college responsibility and, therefore, requires the Alternate Media Facilitator to possess skills in working with college faculty and staff.

This position supports and promotes student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by ensuring state and federal compliance are met and encourages student success through the process.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

• Plan and coordinate alternate media and assistive technology services
• Make information available in accessible format to persons with disabilities (e.g. audio, Braille, tactile graphics, large print, or electronic text);
• Review all existing curriculum, materials and resources and recommend necessary modifications to ensure access for students with disabilities;
• Provide training and support to staff and faculty for access to Distance Education, including the development of accessible web page design, frames, alt tags and layout;
• Operate and demonstrate alternate media technology (e.g. captioning, screen readers, voice recognition devices and screen magnifiers);
• Advise on development and implementation of processes to meet institutional brailling and captioning needs;
• Communicate and interface with the college computer support team, instructional computer lab coordinators, faculty, staff and students regarding access to alternate media;
• Coordinate and oversee the production of documents in alternate format;
• Monitor faculty selection of textbooks, videos, software and other media formats to ensure adherence to current legislative requirements;
• Provide technical assistance to committees, campus technology, public information office, and non-instructional programs on access requirements;
• Implement new and emerging technologies according to the college plan;
• Assist college-wide department users with long-term adaptive computer technology related planning;
• Serve as resource person to external agencies and campus entities dealing with issues of and requirements germane to access technology;
• Effectively analyze situations and problem solve;
• Develop and deliver workshops related to alternate media;
• Identify and recommend for purchase specific access technology software, hardware and/or services;
• Accurately assess the state of the college in accessibility issues related to curriculum, distance education, and all types of electronic and non-electronic sources of information; and
• Provide oversite of DSPS website and update as necessary
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Associate’s degree or the equivalent from an acceptable accredited institution with completed coursework in alternate media production, access technologies for the disabled, computer science, computer applications, digital media, education of students with disabilities; and
• One year of experience as a computer technician or in a position with major responsibilities in the areas of alternate media production and/or access technologies, or the equivalent, OR
• One year of paid or volunteer experience formatting or reformatting instructional or informational material for use by persons with disabilities; or
• One year of experience providing computer or software technical assistance in an instructional or education setting.

• BS in Computer Science or Computer Information Science;
• Experience implementing and supporting Assistance technologies; and
• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals from diverse disciplines to customize access solutions for students with disabilities in a complex technology environment.

• Curriculum development;
• Assessment of learner outcomes;
• Standard computer application software;
• Personal computer technology;
• Computer assisted instruction;
• The needs of students with disabilities, including but not limited to learning disabilities, vision and hearing impairments, mobility impairments and acquired brain injuries;
• Pertinent legislation and regulations relevant to information access for persons with disabilities;
• Mission and organization of community colleges including an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
• District policies and procedures.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties;
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds;
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• Reference List (see further instructions below);
• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE
Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College’s bargaining agreement, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

• Salary Schedule Range: $5,138 - $6,246 per month.
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,138 - $5,665 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview and skills test on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.