UDL & Accessibility Specialist

FLCC Student Corporation; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

NYS/SUNY retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua seeks a Universal Design for Learning Specialist to guide faculty and staff in applying UDL frameworks across instructional design, curriculum development, and assessment. The role advances accessibility in both online and in-person settings and promotes inclusive pedagogy.

The position emphasizes collaboration with instructional designers, compliance with ADA and related laws, and ongoing professional development to expand DEI in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Special Education, Educational Technology, or related field required.
• UDL certification or equivalent experience in accessibility, instructional design, or related areas preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in an educational setting with experience in instructional design, curriculum design or accessibility services.
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating curriculum in varied modalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of UDL principles into curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to create inclusive learning environments.
• Develop resources to assist faculty in adopting UDL strategies through varied modalities.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to create accessible course materials, assessments, and multimedia content meeting UDL guidelines.
• Assess curriculum needs and goals and implement learning design techniques.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to craft accessible learning experiences.
• Research and share emerging trends and best practices in UDL.

Skills

Data analysis

Accessibility laws

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Education

UDL certification

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua seeks a Universal Design for Learning Specialist to guide faculty and staff in applying UDL frameworks across instructional design, curriculum development, and assessment. The role advances accessibility in both online and in-person settings and promotes inclusive pedagogy.

The position emphasizes collaboration with instructional designers, compliance with ADA and related laws, and ongoing professional development to expand DEI in education.