Project Coordinator II - Online Accessibility Support Specialist (Professional Expert) 

Posting Number: 0002184

Location: District Office

Salary: $70.25/hr

Position Definition: 

Receives supervision from the Dean of Distance Education and Digital Equity and will become part of the District-Wide OER team.

Distinguishing Characteristics: 

N/A

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions: 

Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:? Support Open Educational Resources/Zero Textbook Cost Initiatives: Partner with OER/ZTC faculty to offer one-on-one and small group support for accessible OER/ZTC materials. Develop consistent practices, support materials, and technical assistance for creating, reviewing, and scaling accessible OER/ZTC content. Participate in District-Wide OER Council? Evaluate and Strengthen Accessibility for Students Using OER/ZTC Materials: Assess and document accessibility needs across student- facing digital learning environments, including the Learning Management System (Canvas) and third-party instructional technologies, to recommend an action plan for improvements and remediation projects.? Provide Technical Guidance and Direct Accessibility Support for Instruction: Offer hands-on assistance to faculty and staff in designing 508- compliant and inclusive learning experiences (online, hybrid, and in person), with emphasis on Universal Design for Learning. Align course content with recognized rubrics and standards (e.g., California Virtual College Online Course Design Rubric, Section D Accessibility) and participate in workgroups and trainings that support alignment. Provide one-on-one drop-in accessibility support for faculty and staff across the district to support accessibility goals in instruction.? Collaborate with Disability Support Services (DSS): Work with DSS to identify student-centered accessibility needs, enhance existing support services, and implement accessibility practices to support students with disabilities in courses that utilize OER/ZTC materials.? Facilitate Professional Development: Conduct workshops on accessibility including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the use of emerging technologies (e.g., AI) for accessibility. Support district-wide trainings in accessibility and maintain training materials through the learning management system, Canvas. Deliver ongoing coaching for faculty, staff, and administrators to increase adoption of inclusive instructional practices.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education/Experience: 

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE: 

• 2 years of experience in accessibility compliance (ADA 508) and associated standards and guidelines, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and/or accessible online course and document design.

• Knowledge of online content platforms and technologies (e.g., Canvas, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Cloud, etc.) and accessibility needs.

• Experience with WCAG 2.1, ADA, Section 508 compliance, and accessibility evaluation tools.

• Experience with accessibility evaluation and checking tools such as WAVE, Axe, or similar.

• Ability to perform remote work (i.e. ability to offer online trainings, support, office hours, etc.)

Knowledge Of: 

Knowledge of online content platforms and technologies (e.g., Canvas, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Cloud, etc.) and accessibility needs.

Skill To: 

N/A

Ability To: 

Ability to perform remote work (i.e. ability to offer online trainings, support, office hours, etc.)

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Experience collaborating and communicating with and supporting faculty, staff, and administrative professionals in higher education and/or public education setting.• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on continuous improvement in accessibility.• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.• Certification or training in online accessibility standards, experience with assistive technologies and accessibility auditing tools, and experience analyzing and interpreting VPATs, or other vendor-reported accessibility compliance documentation.• Familiarity with the California Virtual College's Online Course Design Rubric, Section D.• Familiarity with open education best practices, including Creative Commons Licensing.• Experience reviewing and remediating courses, online content, digital documents, etc.• Commitment to promoting an inclusive, equitable, and accessible digital environment for community college students.

Special Instructions: 

Contra Costa Community College District is hiring an Online Accessibility Specialist, an 8-month temporary position, as part of our district-wide Open Educational Resources (OER) grant. The Online Accessibility Specialist will play a key collaborative role in advancing accessibility for faculty OER/ZTC grant recipients. Working closely with faculty, classified professionals, and administrators, this specialist will provide expertise and training on technical accessibility, oversee the remediation and revision of course materials for major projects, and ensure compliance with Section 508 and other relevant regulations through the lens of Universal Design for Learning. Through these efforts, the Online Accessibility Specialist will support the district's commitment to inclusive and equitable experiences for all. Professional expert position is limited to 1000 hours per fiscal year. Position reviewed at end of fiscal year and dependent on funding availability. This is a remote work position. 

Job Close Date: 8/15/2025

Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6388162 

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