Role Description As an Accessibility Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective creation, remediation, and validation of accessible digital documents and materials. Your work will focus heavily on PDF remediation and the development of accessible files that meet established accessibility standards. You will collaborate with production and content teams to support accessibility compliance across a range of educational and digital products. This is a remote, contract-based role. Selected candidates will join a vetted contractor pool and will be engaged on a project-by-project basis as work becomes available. Responsibilities - Remediate PDF documents and other digital files to meet accessibility standards (WCAG and Section 508). - Create accessible documents from source files (e.g., InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, HTML). - Conduct accessibility audits and document compliance issues with clear, actionable recommendations. - Perform quality assurance self- and peer-checks to validate accessibility compliance prior to delivery. - Write Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) using Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs). - Collaborate with production artists, designers, and project managers to resolve accessibility issues. - Interpret and apply accessibility requirements across a variety of content types, including eLearning assets. - Stay current with accessibility standards, tools, and best practices. Qualifications - 2–5 years of experience creating and remediating accessible digital documents (required). - Strong working knowledge of WCAG (2.1 or 2.2) and Section 508 standards. - Experience using accessibility and remediation software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, axesPDF, PAC, screen readers such as JAWS or NVDA). - Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits and documenting findings. - Experience writing or contributing to VPATs and ACRs. - Familiarity with document creation tools such as Adobe InDesign, Google apps, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. - ADS (Accessible Document Specialist) certification preferred but not required. - Familiarity with math accessibility. - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex specifications and standards. - Excellent written communication skills, particularly for documenting compliance and remediation work. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments with varying timelines. - A Google email account may be required to perform the role. Requirements - Contractors must supply their own access to accessibility remediation and testing software. - Reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely. - Ability to receive and respond to project-based assignments in a timely manner. Application Requirements - Resume highlighting relevant accessibility and remediation experience. - Sample Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) previously completed by the applicant. Leveling Candidates may be placed as either Accessibility Specialist or Lead Accessibility Specialist based on experience, demonstrated skill, and assessment performance. Responsibilities and compensation will vary accordingly. [Example] Rates - Hourly: $40–75 depending on experience, ADS-certified: $60–90/hr - Per-page: $3–10/pp for standard PDFs, $10–25/pp complex layouts with tables, heavy graphics, math - Per-page for remediation. Hourly for audits, consulting, and VPAT/ACR writing.

• Analyze technical and functional requirements, contributing to the development of scalable, service-oriented solutions using Java and Spring Boot; • Develop, test (unit and integration tests), and maintain web applications and REST APIs, following coding best practices and version control; • Implement and consume integrations via REST APIs, Webhooks, messaging, queues, and events, leveraging established architectures; • Collaborate with the team on the design and evolution of distributed solutions, respecting architectural patterns and technical guidelines; • Identify and support the resolution of performance issues, contributing improvements related to caching, queries, API consumption, and backend/front-end best practices; • Develop web interfaces using JavaScript and React, contributing to consistent, high-performance, and reusable user experiences; • Work in an integrated way with internal teams to support the implementation of new features and digital journeys; • Support technical monitoring of vendor deliveries, ensuring proper integration with existing solutions; • Produce and maintain basic technical documentation, such as API contracts, integration flows, and usage instructions; • Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives, automations, and experimentation with new technologies under team guidance; • Apply basic secure development practices, following access control, LGPD (Brazilian Data Protection Law) and compliance guidelines; • Contribute to good practices for resource usage in cloud environments, seeking efficiency and technical quality; • Operate with a product-oriented mindset, collaborating with technical metrics and the continuous evolution of solutions.

• Support the development, testing, and maintenance of full stack web applications under the guidance of senior engineers. • Collaborate with frontend, backend, product, and QA teams to deliver scalable and user-friendly solutions. • Assist in building responsive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks and technologies. • Develop and maintain backend APIs, services, and database integrations. • Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues across the application stack. • Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement of development processes. • Support deployment activities, monitoring, and post-release stabilization tasks. • Apply best practices in software development, security, performance optimization, and clean code principles. • Create and maintain technical documentation for features, workflows, and development procedures. • Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve products and workflows. • Collaborate in the integration and use of Artificial Intelligence tools within applications and backend workflows.

• Support development of frontend and backend application features • Collaborate with engineers, product, and design teams on new initiatives • Build and maintain APIs, internal tools, and user-facing experiences • Debug issues, improve application performance, and contribute to system reliability • Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions • Learn modern engineering best practices in a production environment