Part-Time Remediation Specialist

Job Description
Student Disability Resources (SDR) seeks to hire a Remediation Specialist to help SDR prepare accessible course materials for students affiliated with our office. This is a part-time, wage payroll, and fully remote position. Although the hours for this position are flexible, we ask that staff be as consistent as possible.

Responsibilities

• Content preparation
• Procure course content from Canvas, the Penn State Library, databases, publishers, and other locations
• Convert files between a variety of formats (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Text, HTML, etc.)
• Split and reorganize content based on individual student need
• Deliver content to students upon completion and approval by management
• Content remediation for visually impaired students
• Audit content for accessibility
• Remediate (i.e., format) content based on student need. Remediation tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Add and adjust headings
• Add page numbers
• Write descriptions for image, charts, graphs, videos, and other visual media
• Insert and edit footnotes
• Insert, format, and edit tables
• Create and edit equations in accessible formats
• Provide “tactile graphics” (i.e., raised line drawings) for images as required
• Project Management
• Actively track tasks using the team's project management tool
• Prioritize available assignments by due date

Qualifications

• Consistent access to a strong and reliable internet connection
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• The ability to attend prescheduled meetings
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Great attention to detail

Highly Preferred

• Previous experience remediating or formatting digital materials for users who are blind or visually impaired
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of HTML and LaTex
• Previous experience with Assistive Technology
• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards, such as the Web Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG)

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