Digital Accessibility Specialist

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, and reflects unwavering integrity? Our team members follow these core values to ensure our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family, we invite you to become our institutional technical expert for digital accessibility.

About the Role

The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This role partners with faculty, instructional designers, Information Technology, Access and Learning Accommodations, Procurement, and operational departments to evaluate digital content, learning technologies, and digital resources for accessibility and usability. The specialist promotes proactive accessibility practices to enhance the quality, usability, and inclusiveness of digital learning environments and institutional resources.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC's Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders.
• Digital Accessibility Assessment & Compliance:
  • Conduct comprehensive accessibility evaluations of Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital instructional content, websites, documents, multimedia, mobile applications, and other digital resources using manual and automated testing methodologies.
  • Identify accessibility barriers, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and monitor remediation efforts to support compliance with ADA Title II, Section 508, WCAG, and institutional policies.
• Accessibility Consultation & Content Remediation:
  • Serve as the institutional technical resource for digital accessibility by providing consultation and remediation guidance to faculty, instructional designers, content developers, and operational departments.
  • Assist stakeholders in designing, developing, and improving accessible digital content, instructional materials, graphics, engineering drawings, multimedia, and online learning resources.
• Technology Evaluation & Procurement Support:
  • Partner with Information Technology, Procurement, instructional technology teams, and operational stakeholders to evaluate the accessibility of new and existing software, Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) applications, and third-party technologies.
  • Review accessibility documentation, including Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), identify implementation risks, and provide recommendations for informed purchasing decisions.
• Training & Professional Development:
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver accessibility training programs, workshops, reference materials, and technical resources to increase institutional awareness and application of digital accessibility principles.
  • Promote best practices related to accessible instructional design, document remediation, assistive technologies, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Accessibility Technology & User Support:
  • Utilize and support accessibility technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, captioning software, accessibility testing tools, color contrast analyzers, and related applications to evaluate digital content.
  • Provide technical assistance and consultation regarding accessibility software and assistive technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance:
  • Collaborate with Access and Learning Accommodations, Information Technology, Procurement, instructional design teams, academic departments, and institutional committees to advance accessibility initiatives.
  • Participate on the ADA Committee and other governance groups supporting digital accessibility compliance.
• Continuous Improvement & Reporting:
  • Analyze accessibility assessment findings, identify trends, and recommend improvements to institutional standards, workflows, training resources, and digital accessibility practices.
  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and recommendations that support leadership decision-making and proactive accessibility planning.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • 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, interpreting and applying ADA Title II, Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to digital content, instructional technologies, enterprise software, or websites.
  • Two years of experience providing technical consultation, accessibility remediation guidance, user support, or training related to digital accessibility, instructional technology, or enterprise technologies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Four years of experience supporting digital accessibility, instructional technology, educational technology, web accessibility, accessibility compliance, or a related technical function.
  • Three years of experience conducting accessibility evaluations and developing remediation strategies for digital content, instructional technologies, enterprise software, or websites.
  • IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), or other recognized accessibility certification.
  • Experience with Canvas Learning Management System.
  • Experience evaluating Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs).
  • Experience supporting accessibility initiatives within higher education, workforce education, instructional design, or public sector organizations.

  Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, except where a specific degree is required to meet accreditation standards, licensure requirements, or other legislative or regulatory obligations.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to conduct manual and automated accessibility evaluations using industry-standard accessibility testing tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply ADA Title II, Section 508, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and institutional accessibility standards to digital learning environments and enterprise technologies.
• Ability to provide technical consultation and develop remediation strategies for digital accessibility barriers.
• Ability to evaluate third-party software, digital platforms, instructional technologies, and enterprise applications for accessibility compliance.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical training related to digital accessibility, assistive technologies, and Universal Design for Learning.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly through written, verbal, and presentation formats to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and regulatory deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of digital accessibility standards, assistive technologies, accessibility evaluation methodologies, and instructional technology best practices.
• Analytical Thinking: Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex accessibility issues, interpret technical standards, identify compliance risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Consultation & Collaboration: Builds collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders while serving as a trusted technical resource for digital accessibility.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to strengthen institutional accessibility processes, workflows, training resources, and technology solutions.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in accessibility reviews, documentation, reporting, and remediation efforts.
• Ownership and Accountability: Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, ownership, and accountability while managing sensitive information and supporting institutional compliance.

Pay

Hiring range is $57,542.40 - $63,296.64 USD annual. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Some duties may require work outside standard business hours to support accessibility testing, system implementations, training events, or institutional priorities.
• Periodic in-state travel to TSTC campuses or meetings may be required based on business needs.
• Telework options may be considered based on eligibility under TSTC's Telework Policy aligned with State of Texas requirements.

Additional Information

• This job description outlines general responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership as needed.
• TSTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Work is primarily performed in an office or educational environment using standard technology and communication tools.