Accessibility Tester – Education

ONWARD SEARCH; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is seeking an experienced Accessibility Tester to support accessible learning design strategies for PK-12 products on a remote, 6-month contract.

You will perform evaluations of digital content with automated tools and screen readers, identify issues, and generate audit reports to guide remediation. Collaboration with accessibility leaders and adherence to WCAG 2.1+, WAI-ARIA, and ADA standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise in conducting accessibility reviews of web-based content.
• Proficiency with assistive technologies including JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver/TalkBack/Narrator/ChromeVox.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1+, WAI-ARIA, and ADA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed accessibility evaluations of digital content using automated tools and assistive tech.
• Identify accessibility issues and generate audit reports for remediation.
• Collaborate with accessibility leaders to ensure WCAG, WAI-ARIA, and ADA compliance.

Skills

Accessibility testing

Self-starter

Remote work

Tools

JAWS

NVDA

VoiceOver

ChromeVox

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accessibility Tester to support their efforts in implementing accessible learning design strategies for PK-12 products. This remote, 6 month contract role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to digital accessibility compliance in the Education space.

Applications due August 30, 2026.

Accessibility Tester Responsibilities

• Perform detailed accessibility evaluations of digital content, including Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and web-based materials, using both automated tools and assistive technology such as screen readers and keyboard testing.
• Identify accessibility issues and generate comprehensive audit reports to guide remediation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with accessibility leaders to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1+, WAI-ARIA, and ADA standards.
• Maintain and improve testing protocols, supporting Agile workflows and standardized approaches.

Accessibility Tester Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in conducting accessibility reviews of web-based and digital content.
• Proficiency with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Narrator, and ChromeVox.
• In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.1+, WAI-ARIA, and ADA standards.
• Ability to lead projects independently and act as a self-starter in a remote environment.
• Relevant certifications such as IAAP WAS or ADS, or DHS Trusted Tester certification, are preferred.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.