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Description
Pearson is the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of Accessibility Research and Efficacy and will work to support the mission of the Accessibility Team for Assessments.
The Senior Project Manager will have responsibility for managing and refining the process and production of accessible materials for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and identifying the capabilities and limitations of the technology tools that support these learners. The Senior Project Manager will conduct research on topics specific to challenges in the creation of American Sign Language (ASL) resources. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with team members to identify grant opportunities, submit proposals, conduct research on other topics and present results at local and national conferences.
The Senior Project Manager will also collaborate with Pearson Sales, Contract Management, and Content Development teams to support the successful fulfillment of contract scope related to accessibility and accommodations including but not limited to ASL.
Major Responsibilities
Manage the ASL process
Coordinating program team tasks
Identifying filming dates
Asset Development Requirements
Escalating risks
Filming
Schedule
Vendor management
Scripts
Developing and Maintaining Training Resources
Conducting lessons learned reviews after each filming session
Documenting action items or tasks that need to be completed
Managing the completion of action items/tasks
Communicating lessons learned to all key stakeholders
Research best practices in ASL filming
Conduct literature reviews
Stay abreast of policy and current work related to ASL
Identify signs that are not regional specific and can be used universally across programs
Build and maintain a research repository to inform our ASL asset production process
Support program teams through the engagement model
Manage Public Relations within the deaf community
Attend the National Association of the Deaf Conference bi-annually
Identify top talent for ASL filming
Conduct training with Pearson personnel on deaf culture and how to properly interact with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Advocate for Pearson sponsorship of the National Association of the Deaf or other organizations that support people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Respond to Requests for Proposal (RFP)
Gather contractual requirements for ASL once a contract is awarded
Support ongoing research efforts
Demonstrated ability to work remotely
May travel up to 20% of time
Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands
Frequent use of standard office equipment
Prolonged sitting
Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting
Repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse)
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds)
May work prolonged and irregular hours
Occasional out-of-state and statewide travel
Work with frequent interruptions
Maintain emotional control under pressure
Ability to adapt to frequently changing technologies
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is 95-105k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/ Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Family Studies or related field specializing in working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and their families from an accredited college or university OR a Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies plus five years of teaching experience in education of the deaf or hard of hearing-related field specializing in working with deaf and hard of hearing individuals
Experience
Experience writing on the professional level
Five years of professional experience in management of staff and resources
Demonstrated ability to work remotely
Special Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of Deaf culture and extensive personal and professional experiences within the Deaf community
Fluency in American Sign Language as demonstrated by being a native ASL speaker or a certified ASL translator.
Experience creating sign language video assets for use in instruction and/or assessment
Functional working knowledge of the Guidelines for Accessible Assessment Project (GAAP) ASL guidelines
Knowledge of Research and Methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
An understanding of accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of the laws that protect people with disabilities.
Previous teaching experience in K-12
Experience conducting research
Knowledge of the K-12 market and Pearson products
Primary Location : US-RE-Remote
Work Locations :
US-Remote
Remote
Job : Product Management
Organization : Assessments School
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Manager
Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting : Jul 6, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2108770
Industry- Education Management E-learning
Employment Type: Full-time
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