IT Digital Accessibility Specialist - Senior

Position Overview

The Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) seeks an IT Digital Accessibility Specialist (IT Business Analyst - Senior/Specialist) to facilitate cooperative partnerships that promote improvements in efficient and effective digital accessibility services to the agency, partner agencies, vendors and those who rely on its services.

• Ensure digital accessibility for agency content.
• Convert existing Microsoft, Adobe, and PDF documents to accessible versions.
• Develop and apply advanced processes to analyze and remediate complex accessibility issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Test all WSSB IT systems, software, hardware, electronic documents, and communications using multiple tools.
• Stay abreast of technology developments, issues, and changes surrounding digital accessibility.
• Meet with directors, managers and other staff to analyze departmental needs.
• Perform all levels of accessibility analysis and remediation, including tasks lacking existing procedures.
• Apply inclusive design principles and lived‑experience‑driven accessibility.
• Work with procurement, legal, and IT to assess remediation strategies.
• Lead vendor negotiations for remediation timelines, deliverables, and verification checkpoints.
• Advise leadership on risk tradeoffs and alternative mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance across Microsoft, Adobe, Canvas, training platforms and websites.
• Analyze enterprise accessibility needs and document technical requirements.
• Collect and analyze data on adaptive technology issues and recommend software or hardware changes.
• Document alternative methods for existing technologies with accessibility barriers.
• Advise collaborating agencies on best user experiences.
• Train staff on accessibility and develop procedures on current standards.
• Serve as the agency expert for all digital accessibility related tasks and questions.
• Lead training delivery via one‑on‑one, group sessions, agency‑wide training, or content updates.
• Produce analytical and business documentation for executive, technical, and operational audiences.
• Perform additional IT inventory and support duties as required.

• Independent work ability and strong self‑directed initiative.
• Experience working with blind and visually impaired users.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft, Adobe, Wave, Fusion, and WAVE tools.
• Continuous learning of new and updated technology.
• Skills creating accessible documents and forms with standard tools.
• Experience collaborating with vendors, contractors, and agencies on accessibility topics.
• Proficiency with assistive technology software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student, staff, or IT related issues.
• Advanced knowledge of WCAG, ADA Standards, and Washington State accessibility regulations.
• Knowledge of screen readers and other techniques used with blind/low‑vision individuals.
• Ability to operate in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and meet others’ needs.

• Four or more completed years of college, emphasis on education and/or IT; coursework may substitute for years of experience.
• Two years’ experience in accessibility compliance testing.
• CPACC or other accessibility certification.

Job Title:

IT Digital Accessibility Specialist (IT Business Analyst – Senior/Specialist)
Job Number:
Department:
School for the Blind

Location:

Clark County – Vancouver, WA
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment:
Remote Optional
Salary: $7,730.00 – $10,396.00 Monthly

The Washington State School for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply. Persons with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process may contact HR. Washington Federation of State Employees represents this position. Veterans, women, minorities, and other protected classes are encouraged to apply.