Alternate Format Production Technician - Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired- job p
Job Description
THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
ALTERNATE FORMAT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - TECHNICAL & RESOURCE SUPPORT C
PROVINCIAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PRCVI)
Salary: $65,993.00 + plus extensive benefits and municipal pension
Hours: 7 hours per day, Monday-Friday
This position is 100% in-person at the PRCVI Office located at 106-1750 W 75th Ave, Vancouver
THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x ʷ məθk ʷ əy ̓ əm (Musqueam), S ḵ wxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) & səlilwəta ɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canadas most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSBs culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit .
THE OPPORTUNITY: ALTERNATE FORMAT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - PROVINCIAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PRCVI)
The Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired is a Provincial Outreach Program funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and hosted by the Vancouver School Board. PRCVI is charged with providing learning resources, leadership, information, training, and consultation to support BC school districts’ and independent schools’ goal of ensuring equitable access and enhanced educational opportunities for students with visual impairments including those with additional exceptionalities. For more information, please visit .
In this position, you will:
Scan hard copy materials and add markup to create digital alternate format materials consistent with provisions in the Copyright Act of Canada related to access for students with perce
