Job Location : Martinez,CA, USA
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.
Position Title
Position Title Project Coordinator II - Online Accessibility Support Specialist (Professional Expert)
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Recruitment Type:
Recruitment Type: Temporary/Hourly Assignment (Internal and External applicants)
Location
Location District Office
Posting Number
Posting Number 0002184
# of Openings
# of Openings 1
Range
Range 992
Salary $70.25/hr
Position Status
Position Status Temporary
Overtime Status
Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible)
Position
Position Part-Time
If temporary, employment duration: 8 months
# of Hours Scheduled Per Week
# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 20
Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours
Monday – ThursdayRemote – Flexible hours
Shift Differential %
Shift Differential % N/A
# of Months
# of Months 8
Non-work Periods:
Non-work Periods: N/A
EEO Job Category
Employee Group
Employee Group Professional Expert
Department
Department M1010-Educational Programs & Service
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.
EDUCATION : Bachelor's DegreeEXPERIENCE :
Minimum Qualification-Skill To
N/A
Minimum Qualification-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.
Job Open Date:
Job Open Date: 07/16/2025
Job Close Date:
Job Close Date: 08/15/2025
Open Until Filled No
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:
In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
Employee Benefits:
Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits): Local 1 Contract.pdfManagers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)
All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.
ADA Accommodations:
In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to ...@4cd.edu . For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Candidate Employment Notice:The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.
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