Remote Digital Accessibility Specialist

Texas State Technical College; Waco (TX); Remote; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to serve as the technical expert for digital accessibility, ensuring ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG compliance across LMS, content, and tools.

The role partners with faculty, instructional designers, IT, Access and Learning Accommodations, Procurement, and operations to evaluate digital resources, provide remediation guidance, and promote proactive accessibility practices. Telework options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Accessibility Studies, or a related field.
• Three years of experience supporting digital accessibility, instructional technology, educational technology, web accessibility, accessibility compliance, or a related technical function.
• Two years of experience conducting accessibility evaluations and applying ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG to digital content and enterprise tech.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility evaluations of LMS, websites, documents, multimedia, and mobile apps using manual and automated methods.
• Provide consultative remediation guidance to faculty, content developers, and departments.
• Evaluate software, VPATs, and ACRs to support informed purchasing and compliance.
• Develop and deliver accessibility training and technical resources.
• Collaborate across IT, procurement, instructional design, and academic units to advance accessibility standards.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Accessibility standards

Technical consultation

Remediation strategies

Third-party software evaluation

Technical training

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

IAAP CPACC/WAS certification

Job description

Texas State Technical College is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to serve as the technical expert for digital accessibility, ensuring ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG compliance across LMS, content, and tools.

The role partners with faculty, instructional designers, IT, Access and Learning Accommodations, Procurement, and operations to evaluate digital resources, provide remediation guidance, and promote proactive accessibility practices. Telework options may be available.