Alternate Format Technical Production Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - School District #39 (Vancouver)

School District #39 (Vancouver)

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Work in BC's most culturally diverse and urban school district, Vancouver School District No. 39.

Set in one of the world's most livable cities, Vancouver is a community-minded district seeking talented educators, progressive leaders, and skilled support staff to enrich the learning experience of Vancouver's 50,000 students.

Alternate Format Technical Production Assistant - Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired

(Technical & Resource Support C)

Location:
# W 75th Ave, Vancouver

Position Type:
Permanent

Salary:
$35.20 per hour + Extensive Benefits & Municipal Pension

Hours of Work: 7 hours per day, Monday - Friday

PRCVI / ARC-BC is a provincial resource program established to support school districts and group I and II independent schools in meeting the needs of students with blindness/visual impairment and perceptual disabilities through the provision of alternate format materials and consultation support.

In this role, you will:

Scan hard copy materials and add markup to create digital alternate format materials consistent with provisions in the Copyright Act of Canada for students with perceptual disabilities

Remediate digital files to create STEM-focused (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) materials in digital alternate formats for students with perceptual disabilities via ARC-BC

Proofread electronic texts across a range of formats

Proofread and revise publishers' electronic files for alternate format production

Collaborate with PRCVI outreach and alternate format production staff to develop and record accessible webinars and other professional learning opportunities delivered remotely

Support the production of 3D printed alternate format models by creating and producing tangible models to compliment digital alternate format content

Provide technical and resources functions to support the division

Perform other work within the job band as assigned

Qualifications:

Completion of grade 12 plus 2 years of post-secondary training in a Media Production, Graphic Design or Programming

Minimum of 4 years related experience

Experience with digital accessible STEM content production in MathML

Familiar with the basic principles of digital accessibility and alternate format production workflows including PDF, EPUB, and e-Text formats.

Must be able to lift, carry and maneuver heavy materials (minimum 10 kg)

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The District welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. The distinct makeup of the VSB community strives to support the inclusion of all voices. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse student community.
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