2026-2027: Communications Specialist: Adm
Young World Physical Education, Mustang, OK, United States
2026-2027: Communications Specialist: Adm
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Job Summary:
Mustang Public Schools is seeking a Communications Specialist to support districtwide communications initiatives with an emphasis on digital accessibility compliance. This position supports the Executive Director of Communications in maintaining consistent, high-quality communications across district websites, digital resources, and social media platforms while helping establish and maintain accessibility standards aligned with ADA Title II expectations and WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented communicator who can manage multiple projects, support a high-volume publishing environment, and work collaboratively with district staff to ensure content remains accurate, accessible, and aligned with district messaging.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
Digital Accessibility Compliance Support
Lead districtwide web and digital resource accessibility efforts aligned with ADA Title II expectations and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Assist with reviewing and remediating district web pages and digital resources for accessibility, including PDFs, Word documents, and images.
Help develop, maintain, and distribute accessible templates and publishing standards for district staff.
Support training and ongoing guidance for school and program content publishers, including site webmasters and social media managers.
Assist with monitoring newly published content to maintain compliance and prevent accessibility backsliding over time.
Support accessible social media practices, including captions, alt text, and accessible design standards.
Website, Content, and Digital Communications
Assist with managing and maintaining district web content across platforms, including Finalsite and Google Sites.
Support content development for district websites and digital platforms to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with district messaging.
Support the organization and maintenance of a high-volume digital resource environment, including prioritization, updates, and content lifecycle management.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support timely posting of district information, announcements, and updates.
Marketing, Storytelling, and Media Support
Support content creation efforts, including news features, highlights, staff and student recognition, program promotions, and districtwide campaigns.
Assist with photography and video capture, editing, and publishing support as needed.
Support media relations coordination with the Executive Director of Communications, including drafting materials and coordinating logistics when appropriate.
Provide support for district events, campaigns, and communications initiatives that strengthen public engagement and district visibility.
Crisis Communications Support
Support crisis communications efforts as directed, including message drafting, digital posting support, and communications logistics during time-sensitive situations.
Assist in maintaining consistent messaging across platforms during emergencies and high-impact district events.
Support crisis communication efforts and serve as a spokesperson for the district when necessary.
Customer Service and District Support
Provide professional, responsive support to district staff requesting communications assistance and guidance.
Support cross-department collaboration to ensure communications reflect district priorities and meet publishing expectations.
Collaborate with school administrators and staff to ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all communication materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences and build positive working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to learn technical processes and apply standards consistently.
Working knowledge of digital content management practices and high-volume publishing environments.
Ability to handle sensitive and time-critical communications with professionalism and discretion.
Comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in a communications role, preferably within an educational or public sector environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in using various communication tools and platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting website content management, including familiarity with Finalsite, Google Sites, or similar platforms.
Experience working with accessibility-related best practices for digital content, web publishing, documents, or multimedia (or demonstrated willingness to complete training and apply standards consistently).
Experience creating accessible documents, including formatting in Word and basic PDF remediation workflows.
Photography and video experience, including capturing and editing content for digital platforms.
Experience supporting social media management and content publishing.
Requirements
Be able to work independently as well as with a team.
Be able to meet strict deadlines and commitments.
Be able to adapt and pick up new skills quickly.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Recognize and value the importance of customer service to our staff and families.
Be thorough and precise in your work and have excellent follow-up.
Be able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Capable of performing a variety of tasks.
Some evening and occasional weekend work may be required for district events, urgent communications, and time-sensitive responsibilities.
Terms of Employment Number of days and compensation based on Board approved certified schedule and employee work calendars.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, squat frequently.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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Immediately
Job Description Job Summary:
Mustang Public Schools is seeking a Communications Specialist to support districtwide communications initiatives with an emphasis on digital accessibility compliance. This position supports the Executive Director of Communications in maintaining consistent, high-quality communications across district websites, digital resources, and social media platforms while helping establish and maintain accessibility standards aligned with ADA Title II expectations and WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented communicator who can manage multiple projects, support a high-volume publishing environment, and work collaboratively with district staff to ensure content remains accurate, accessible, and aligned with district messaging.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
Digital Accessibility Compliance Support
Lead districtwide web and digital resource accessibility efforts aligned with ADA Title II expectations and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Assist with reviewing and remediating district web pages and digital resources for accessibility, including PDFs, Word documents, and images.
Help develop, maintain, and distribute accessible templates and publishing standards for district staff.
Support training and ongoing guidance for school and program content publishers, including site webmasters and social media managers.
Assist with monitoring newly published content to maintain compliance and prevent accessibility backsliding over time.
Support accessible social media practices, including captions, alt text, and accessible design standards.
Website, Content, and Digital Communications
Assist with managing and maintaining district web content across platforms, including Finalsite and Google Sites.
Support content development for district websites and digital platforms to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with district messaging.
Support the organization and maintenance of a high-volume digital resource environment, including prioritization, updates, and content lifecycle management.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support timely posting of district information, announcements, and updates.
Marketing, Storytelling, and Media Support
Support content creation efforts, including news features, highlights, staff and student recognition, program promotions, and districtwide campaigns.
Assist with photography and video capture, editing, and publishing support as needed.
Support media relations coordination with the Executive Director of Communications, including drafting materials and coordinating logistics when appropriate.
Provide support for district events, campaigns, and communications initiatives that strengthen public engagement and district visibility.
Crisis Communications Support
Support crisis communications efforts as directed, including message drafting, digital posting support, and communications logistics during time-sensitive situations.
Assist in maintaining consistent messaging across platforms during emergencies and high-impact district events.
Support crisis communication efforts and serve as a spokesperson for the district when necessary.
Customer Service and District Support
Provide professional, responsive support to district staff requesting communications assistance and guidance.
Support cross-department collaboration to ensure communications reflect district priorities and meet publishing expectations.
Collaborate with school administrators and staff to ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all communication materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to tone, clarity, and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences and build positive working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to learn technical processes and apply standards consistently.
Working knowledge of digital content management practices and high-volume publishing environments.
Ability to handle sensitive and time-critical communications with professionalism and discretion.
Comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in a communications role, preferably within an educational or public sector environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in using various communication tools and platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting website content management, including familiarity with Finalsite, Google Sites, or similar platforms.
Experience working with accessibility-related best practices for digital content, web publishing, documents, or multimedia (or demonstrated willingness to complete training and apply standards consistently).
Experience creating accessible documents, including formatting in Word and basic PDF remediation workflows.
Photography and video experience, including capturing and editing content for digital platforms.
Experience supporting social media management and content publishing.
Requirements
Be able to work independently as well as with a team.
Be able to meet strict deadlines and commitments.
Be able to adapt and pick up new skills quickly.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Recognize and value the importance of customer service to our staff and families.
Be thorough and precise in your work and have excellent follow-up.
Be able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Capable of performing a variety of tasks.
Some evening and occasional weekend work may be required for district events, urgent communications, and time-sensitive responsibilities.
Terms of Employment Number of days and compensation based on Board approved certified schedule and employee work calendars.
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk, squat frequently.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
Ability to walk or move long distances from location to location around the building multiple times each day.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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