Accessibility Specialist

EdSurge; United States; Remote; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to enhance digital product accessibility across their portfolio. This role offers the chance to draft and enforce accessibility standards, perform audits, and collaborate with diverse teams to integrate accessibility features throughout the development lifecycle. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive environment where employees can thrive. If you're passionate about making digital content accessible for all and want to contribute to meaningful educational solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Multiple health, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with company match

16 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive maternity and family building benefits

Access to on-demand mental health resources

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of digital accessibility experience required.
• Deep understanding of accessibility guidelines like WCAG is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure digital products meet accessibility standards and compliance.
• Perform audits and testing to identify accessibility issues.

Skills

Digital Accessibility

WCAG Guidelines

Assistive Technologies

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Accessibility Testing Tools

Screen Readers

Keyboard Navigators

Job description

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Accessibility Specialist will ensure digital products and documents are accessible across the Imagine Learning portfolio.

Position Information: This is a regular, full-time position, reporting to the Group Product Manager.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be between $61,245 and $85,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position your location will be remote.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

In this role you’ll have the opportunity to:

Compliance guidance:

• Help draft and enforce accessibility standards (teacher and student) across the company to ensure that accessibility supports are consistent throughout the platforms and curricula.
• Advise on accessibility standards like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Help track and report out on accessibility status across the portfolio.

Accessibility audits and testing:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of digital products to identify accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing techniques.
• Work with third parties, where necessary, to complete audits, and remediate issues.
• Help interpret, prioritize, and disseminate audit findings to the appropriate teams for remediation.

Collaboration with development teams:

• Work closely with designers, developers, QA, and content creators to integrate accessibility features throughout the development lifecycle.
• Champion the development and implementation of accessibility policies and guidelines within the organization.
• Advise on internal training materials, ensuring our policies are up to date with accessibility standards and legislation.
• Consult with internal teams where necessary to prepare them for customer calls regarding accessibility status and standards. Join customer calls where necessary.

Accessibility documentation:

• Maintain documentation related to accessibility standards, testing procedures, and remediation strategies.
• Assist with accessibility related responses in requests for proposal and bids (collaborating with the Bids and Approvals teams as needed).
• Other duties as required.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, human-computer interaction, communications or design and 2+ years of digital accessibility experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Deep understanding of accessibility guidelines like WCAG
• Proficiency with assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigators, and magnifiers
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams
• Awareness of disability rights and sensitivity to user needs

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.