Accessibility Specialist, K-A1 Math (Contractor)

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Description:

The Accessibility Specialist, K–A1 Math coordinates, authors, and publishes accessibility supports, primarily text-based content, in both print and digital contexts for the Amplify Desmos Math K–5 curriculum. **This is a contract position**

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead collaboration across teams (e.g., Curriculum, Interactives, Editorial, Digital Production) to develop guidelines to ensure that accessibility supports are provided throughout the Curriculum

• Create content with accessibility in mind

• Create alternatives for media content, such as image descriptions and figure captions

• Incorporate content accessibility requirements (semantic structure, meaningful links) into content authoring workflows

• Manage process and deadlines for creating accessibility supports

• Other tasks to support accessibility support development, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, elementary education, mathematics education, or a related field

• 2+ years experience creating accessible content for K-5 students using plain language and clear and structured content, and providing alternatives as needed

• 2+ years experience creating content that reflects diversity and inclusion

• Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion

• Knowledge of the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and other regulations related to content accessibility

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA requirements related to content authoring and production

• Experience incorporating production of alternatives (e.g., captions, image descriptions) into content authoring workflows

• Experience with ALT Text is required.

• Robust knowledge of K-5 math standards and needs of students in the grade-band

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficiency in using Google Suite 

• Alignment to team and company values around technology, design, pedagogy

• Shared commitment to team efforts around accessibility and equity work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using the Desmos Activity Builder

• Robust knowledge of 6-12 math standards and needs of students in the grade-band

• Experience developing mathematics curricula (e.g., student-facing lessons, teacher-facing resources)

• Experience supporting students with visual impairments

• Experience creating content that follows Plain Language Guidelines

• Experience incorporating accessibility into content authoring resource, such as style guides

Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $40-$45.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

Amplify is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.