Accessibility Facilitator - Hamilton, Canada - Mohawk College

Mohawk College

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Hamilton, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Accessibility Facilitator (Casual Part Time) Status**:Casual Part Time

Hours:
Up to 24 hours/week (On Campus)

Home Campus:
Fennell

Rate of Pay:
$19.04

Posting Date:
August 4th, 2023

Closing Date:
August 11th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees.

We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce.

As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

Accessibility Facilitator

The Accessibility Facilitator is responsible for providing live-streaming support in the classroom for students who require virtualization and remote access to course content, classroom support for students with physical, mobility, and medical disabilities, and support for students with vision loss.

The Accessibility Facilitator attends in-person classes and uses a computer, camera, microphone, and streaming platform (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) to stream course content to students who are at an off-campus location (e.g., their home).

The incumbent must be proficient in streaming technology such as laptops, cameras, microphones, and streaming platforms (Zoom, MS teams, etc.).

The Accessibility Facilitator may be required to record lectures, in addition to live streaming, where appropriate and where approval has been given.

The Accessibility Facilitator is responsible for providing direct support for students with physical and mobility disabilities including set up of course materials, assistance with accessing technology in class, and pack up of course materials at the conclusion of class.

The Accessibility Facilitator provides direct, in class support for students with vision loss to access course content and technology.

Responsibilities:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Virtual Streaming

Provides inclass live streaming support for students who have a virtual/remote learning accommodation.
Works with ALS staff to acquire a laptop, microphone, and camera
Ensures Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams accounts employee accounts are active
Sets up the appropriate streaming links in Zoom or Teams and sends to student
Works with student to establish preferred way to engage in reciprocal communication with professors and/or peers during lectures or group work
Attends all scheduled classes for a student with virtual/remote accommodations
Introduces themselves to the course professor and works with professor to determine best classroom location to provide streaming support to the student
Checks in with student during lecture and after lecture to assess effectiveness of streaming feed (e.g., student's ability to hear lecture, view content)
Facilitates interaction and reciprocal communication during group work/group activities during class or outside of class
Reviews My Canvas course information for their assigned course(s) as ALS staff will set Virtual Assistant up as an observer in My Canvas

Virtual Assistant Preparation

Meet with ALS Technician to review technology required for virtual streaming including laptop, camera, microphone
Review tutorials/guides related to effective use of camera and microphone in class
Review My Canvas course content in preparation for assignment
Where required, meet with student prior to assignment for introduction and review of course needs
Where required, meet with ALS staff, including Accessibility Counsellor, to review specific student needs as they relate to virtual streaming

Classroom Accessibility Support

Provides set up and take down support for students with mobility and physical challenges including access to ergonomic furniture
Meets with students in class to support set up of technology including laptops and software programs and/or removing textbooks from bags, setting up laptop, and/or other notetaking material
For students who are blind or who have low vision, provides visual supports to course content including software and course materials including textbooks, PowerPoints, handouts, and My Canvas access.
Offers student tools and strategies for organizing academic work in consultation with ALS staff for resources and supports.
Takes brief notes inclass to document and share any important information (e.g., test and assignment dates, reminders, class schedule information including changes to class schedule)
Provides support for extended classroom activities which may include class field trips, experiential learning opportunities, and at partner campus locations.
Assists student with navigating and transitioning from one location on campus to another (e.g., accessible washrooms, elevator