Director, Content Accessibility

The College Board

. Lead and develop a team of four accessibility specialists .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in accessibility standards, including WCAG and ADA compliance, while leading and developing teams to foster an inclusive culture. Proven ability to manage complex projects, provide coaching, and drive performance through strategic leadership and effective communication.

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Accessibility StandardsTeam LeadershipWCAG ComplianceTechnical WritingCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Accessibility GuidelinesBraille TranscriptionImage Description WritingContent Accessibility StrategyUsability ReviewsData-Informed Decision MakingProject ManagementAuthoring Tools ProficiencyAssistive TechnologyUniversal Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationStrategic LeadershipProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingCollaborative Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACC CertificationWAS Certification

Industry Keywords

AccessibilityAccommodationsContent DevelopmentUser ExperienceEmerging Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of four accessibility specialists
Direct daily team operations, assign and balance workloads, set priorities, and adjust plans
Track progress toward goals and provide coaching and support
Cultivate an inclusive, high-achieving team culture
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training
Conduct check-ins and reviews and create professional development plans and stretch assignments
Write accessible test content, including image descriptions, reader scripts, and braille transcription notes
Personally handle the hardest accessibility cases
Review and remediate test content to meet WCAG, Section 504, and ADA requirements
Make final decisions on ambiguous accessible-content standards and edge cases
Review and remediate test-adjacent content
Maintain image description guidelines, authoring standards, documentation, presentations, and tools
Lead quality-control, accessibility, and usability reviews of tests and applications
Maintain advanced proficiency in authoring tools and assistive technology
Contribute to Content Accessibility strategy and long-term planning
Synthesize research, web standards, and user-experience findings into recommendations
Represent Content Accessibility in planning with program, product, and technology teams
Educate and mentor others on universal design, accessibility, and accommodations
Drive pilots of new tools, workflows, technologies, and AI solutions
Lead or support cross-team projects as the accessibility subject matter expert

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in accessibility or accommodations-focused roles, technical writing, or assessment content writing
At least 4 years specifically in accessibility or accommodations-related work
Experience leading people or work through supervision, mentoring, training, or project leadership
Excellent written communication skills and demonstrated writing or editing experience
Strategic and inclusive leadership style
Proven ability to drive performance and growth through feedback and coaching
Excellent verbal communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presenting remotely and in person
Success handling complex, ambiguous, or high-stakes work with sound judgment and autonomy
Problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions
Ability to build relationships and influence others to action
Experience creating or maintaining accessibility standards or guidelines
Fluency in WCAG, ARIA, and/or universal design
Strong organization and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple projects
Curiosity about emerging trends and best practices in web standards and accessibility
CPACC or WAS certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to travel 1–3 times a year to College Board offices or on College Board business
Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, willingness to adopt AI-driven solutions, and comfort learning new digital tools
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Learner’s mindset and commitment to growth
Drive for impact and excellence, including data-informed decisions and continuous improvement
Collaborative and empathetic approach
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote option; hybrid option for candidates near College Board offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)
Occasional business travel
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Supportive team and meaningful career
Location-adjusted salaries
Transparent conversations about compensation and benefits
Professional development plans, stretch assignments, coaching, and training