IT Accessibility Specialist

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Technology Services

Job Classification Title

IT Business Systems Analyst II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

DT08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the states public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

*This is a REPOST of position .
Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. *

The Digital Accessibility Coordinator serves as the agency lead for digital accessibility and universal design within the NC Department of Public Instruction. This position provides consultation training system review and procurement guidance to ensure digital content instructional materials and IT systems meet accessibility standards and comply with federal and state laws. The role supports DPI divisions and Public School Units in implementing inclusive digital practices that promote equitable access for all learners

This is a field-based position that may require travel to Public School Units and agency locations for training consultation and evaluation activities.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide statewide or large-scale accessibility training in K-12 or higher education environments.

Lead accessibility training and consultation for DPI divisions and Public School Units including workshops on accessible documents media instructional materials and universal design implementation.

Review DPI systems websites instructional platforms and public-facing materials to ensure compliance with ADA Section 508 WCAG 2.1 AA and related accessibility standards.

Provide oversight and evaluation of VPAT documentation and accessibility requirements during IT procurement and RFP processes including service on evaluation committees.

Research recommend and implement systems and processes to support captioning transcription and multimedia accessibility across agency platforms.

Develop and maintain accessible templates and guidance documents to support agency-wide consistency and compliance.

Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to address accessibility gaps and implement mitigation strategies for identified deficiencies.

Valid Drivers License Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $75818.00 - $89095.00

Management Preferences:

• Experience reviewing and evaluating VPATs and digital product accessibility documentation.
• Experience serving on IT procurement or RFP evaluation committees with accessibility oversight responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in business administration computer science or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in business consultation process improvement or requirement gathering in an information technology environment or Associate degree in business administration computer science or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience in an information technology environment; or High School or GED and five years of related experience in an information technology environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

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