Vision and Accessible Media Accommodations Specialist

Working Title: Vision and Accessible Media Accommodations Specialist

State Role

Title:

Education Support Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Accessibility and Belonging

Department: 100491 - ADA Special Account

Pay Band: 4

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $52,000 - $54,615

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/16/2026

General Information:

The Visual & Accessible Media Accommodations Specialist is a core part of the Accessible Media and Technology program in the Office of Disability Services, supporting students who need alternative formats and/or assistive technology and prioritizing students who are blind and/or visually impaired. This position will support JMU in meeting its legal and ethical obligations to provide reasonable accommodations and equal access for students with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Depending on the volume of student accommodation needs and production priorities, the role will also assist the department with direct student services, data collection, assessment, and other technology-related projects and externally with training and outreach on accessibility-related topics.

• Primary decision-maker for the provision of reasonable accommodations related to visual impairment. Responsibility for independently assessing, comprehending, and converting visual information into accurate accessible formats in a timely manner for use with screen readers and text‑to‑speech software; production of braille (including specialized formats such as text, math, graphics, etc. in appropriate braille notations); as well as tactile formats, large print, audio described videos, etc.
• Independently track requests to ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of materials.
• Support or take lead responsibility for other accessible format production areas, as determined by student accommodation needs and production priorities, including the provision of electronic text, text‑to‑speech and speech‑to‑text programs, captioned videos, transcripts, etc.
• Research, recommend, maintain, and assist with selection and procurement of specialized software and equipment, prioritizing creating access for students who are blind and visually impaired.
• Test information and communication technology for accessibility to screen reading software and other assistive technology related to the provision of accommodations.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge/expertise regarding the issues surrounding access for people who are blind and visually impaired, as well as general digital accessibility.

• Provide accommodations support for students needing accessible formats and assistive technology—prioritizing students with vision‑related accommodations—including consultations, advice, training, etc. as needed.
• Assist with intake and follow‑up meetings for new students utilizing Accessible Media accommodations.
• Consult with faculty, staff, and students to solve problems and design accommodations.
• Collaborate with Accessible Media teammates to coordinate with professors who are teaching students with vision‑related accommodations or other students requiring extensive accommodations.
• Engage in outreach and education to the JMU community, sharing expertise on topics including but not limited to disability and visual impairment in particular, accessibility of information and communication technology, design and testing of digital accessibility, universal design in teaching, etc.
• Produce instructional trainings and educational content, such as web content and reference materials, designed for various audiences.
• Represent ODS on JMU committees as designated.
• Other duties as assigned by ODS staff.

• Participate with Accessible Media staff to select, train, and delegate tasks to student staff. Provide support and assistance to all student staff as needed.
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