Assistive Technology Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - NORQUEST COLLEGE

NORQUEST COLLEGE
NORQUEST COLLEGE
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Edmonton, Canada

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

STUDENT SERVICES


At NorQuest, we are who we include, and we're on a mission to create a true global community - a place of belonging for every learner, and we're looking for someone to find ways forward, be compassionate, and be boldly curious and intentionally courageous as an Assistive Technology Specialist.


Reporting to the Manager, Accessibility Services, the Assistive Technology Specialist supports low-vision and blind learners to produce alternate format materials through assessing needs, producing materials, coordinator in-house production, collaborating with external and internal stakeholders to acquire materials, developing and maintaining training resources, and distributing materials to learners.


HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Produce inhouse materials in accessible formats for lowvision and blind students.
  • Alter materials to make them accessible to lowvision and blind students.
  • Collaborate with members of the Accessibility Services team regarding the production of alternate format materials.
  • Coordinate with instructors to identify materials that need to be formatted.
  • Ensure accessible materials are delivered to students.
  • Create training documents to instruct staff on how to format material for lowvision and blind learners.
  • Coordinate the production and distribution of alternative format materials to students.
  • Coordinate publisher file requests and distribution.
  • Assist with software management including assigning and updating student licences.
  • Advocate across the college for accessibility.
  • Consult with studentfacing staff.
  • Develop knowledge and skills through participation in courses, workshops, conferences, professional development opportunities, interaction with colleagues (including colleagues from other postsecondary institutions), and independent study of current literature.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • Education, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology or Disability related field preferred.
  • Experience with assistive technologies utilized by lowvision and blind learners, including screen readers.
  • Familiarity with SETT (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) assessment paradigm.
  • Experience providing accommodation services to students with disabilities, ideally in a postsecondary setting.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

  • Ability to interpret medical documentation.
  • Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve independently and/or as part of a team.
  • High flexibility and willingness to switch tasks and adapt to changing role demands.
  • Project management experience to lead and complete departmental initiatives.
  • Ability to identify priorities and plan workload appropriately.
  • Ability to develop professional relationships with diverse students, staff, faculty, and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with diverse students, faculty, and external agencies.

SALARY:
$2,047 - $2,660 biweekly ($53,230 - $69,156 annually) reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time 6-month term position with the possibility of extension and includes immediate access to vacation and our great benefits programs.


We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.


Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization.

NorQuesters are trailblazers - we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.


NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.


NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution's work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.





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**CLOSING DATE: November 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM MDT
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