Accessibility Technician (WCAG/Canvas) – Remote/Hybrid

Auburn; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University seeks a Digital Media Accessibility Technician to evaluate and remediate online course content for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. You will work with Canvas LMS and various media formats to ensure accessibility for students with disabilities.

Remote or hybrid work models are possible with Provost approval and TES supports temporary employment across campus. Prior experience with web accessibility and HTML is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with web accessibility standards and remediation.
• Strong working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria and techniques.
• Proficiency in HTML and understanding of semantic markup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary course eligibility evaluations to assess remediation feasibility.
• Remediate Canvas course content to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Ensure multimedia accessibility by verifying captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and proper content controls.
• Review accessibility of course documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and third-party tools, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Generate detailed Course Eligibility Reports and Final Course Remediation Reports with actionable recommendations and resources.
• Test remediated content using screen readers and accessibility tools to verify compliance and quality standards.

Skills

WCAG 2.1

HTML semantics

LMS familiarity

Remediation experience

Education

High-School Diploma

Job description

Auburn University seeks a Digital Media Accessibility Technician to evaluate and remediate online course content for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. You will work with Canvas LMS and various media formats to ensure accessibility for students with disabilities.

Remote or hybrid work models are possible with Provost approval and TES supports temporary employment across campus. Prior experience with web accessibility and HTML is essential to succeed in this role.