Instructional Accessibility Specialist - Casual Staff

 Instructional Accessibility Specialist - Casual Staff
 
Category: | Casual
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Department: | Academic Affairs
Locations: | Des Plaines / Skokie, IL
Posted: | Feb 20, 2026
Closes: | Open Until Filled
Type: | Part Time Staff
Position ID: | 197454

About Oakton College :
Educate. Empower. TransformAt Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description:
The Accessibility & Digital Compliance Specialist supports Academic Affairs by advancing institutional compliance with federal and accreditation accessibility requirements for digital instructional materials. This position focuses on supporting faculty and staff with accessibility remediation, document conversion, and learning management system (LMS) accessibility practices. Working collaboratively with Academic Affairs leadership, instructional designers, IT partners, and faculty, the Specialist provides hands-on support, guidance, and technical assistance related to accessible course content and instructional materials. This role is project-based and time-limited, aligned with accreditation, compliance, and institutional accessibility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:Provide direct support to faculty and staff in remediating digital instructional materials to ensure accessibility for students, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and LMS content.Assist with accessibility reviews and remediation efforts related to LMS platforms (e.g., D2L or comparable systems), including basic course accessibility checks and content conversion.Support accessibility initiatives related to third-party tools and platforms (e.g., YuJa, Grackle or similar tools), including assisting faculty with basic use and troubleshooting.Convert and remediate complex documents into accessible formats, including resolving formatting, tagging, and structure issues.Provide guidance on accessibility best practices aligned with WCAG standards and applicable federal accessibility requirements.Collaborate with Academic Affairs leadership, instructional designers, and IT partners to support accessibility workflows, manage and respond to a faculty-facing accessibility ticketing system, and escalate technical issues as needed.Assist with documenting accessibility processes, workflows, and guidance materials to support consistent practices across Academic Affairs.Participate in accessibility-related meetings, trainings, and project planning sessions as requested.Track work completed, time spent, and progress on assigned accessibility projects in accordance with departmental expectations.Maintain confidentiality when working with faculty materials, student-related content, and institutional data.Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of accessibility, digital compliance, and academic operations.

Supervision Received:Administrative supervision is received from the Dean of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Requirements:
Qualifications and Working Conditions:
Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, information technology, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Demonstrated experience working with digital accessibility, instructional technology, or document remediation.Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and accessibility tools.Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and common productivity software (Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace).Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on project-based assignments.Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and staff with varying levels of technical expertise.Ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually with stakeholders as required. This is a fully remote position.

Additional Information:
Employment Term: ASAP through June 30, 2026This temporary position is anticipated to conclude on June 30 and may be extended at the discretion of the College based on institutional needs.Hours: Up to 30 hours per week based on project needs; flexible and remote schedule

Compensation: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions:
Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.