Digital Accessibility Trainer
Expedite Talent Solutions, Hartford, CT, United States
Digital Trainer: Accessibility for Websites and Information Systems
Experienced Instructor in training teams to improve and maintain accessibility on digital assets.
About the Role This Digital Accessibility Trainer role is critical to training agency teams, testers, developers, and content owners on accessibility remediation, standards, and platform usage. The Trainer will also develop and scale accessibility learning paths, provide accessibility coaching, and empower teams to maintain compliant digital assets across the Client.
Training Focus Areas
Delivering foundational and advanced training on WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and ADA accessibility standards for a variety of internal and external teams.
Leading remediation walkthroughs using real accessibility defect examples and tools like Axe, WAVE, and others.
Designing learning paths and self‑paced training modules for roles including testers, content editors, developers, and vendor staff.
Creating documentation, templates, and best practice guides to institutionalize accessibility standards across agencies.
Supporting the use of the Client Learning Management System (LMS) to track training, deliver content, and monitor learning progress across teams.
Key Responsibilities The trainer’s work involves complete immersion in the Client platforms and tools to lead enterprise strategies that make digital information systems more accessible. The trainer develops clear and logical trainings that help Client teams fix and maintain accessible websites, digital forms and applications, mobile apps, and other public‑facing systems.
Required Experience
At least 3 years of measurable experience delivering accessibility‑related training or supporting enterprise compliance initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communications, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience working with Sitecore or similar content management systems.
Proven track record in delivering effective training programs to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated expertise in developing content strategies and creating high‑quality training materials.
Experience liaising with vendors to ensure compliance with training standards and practices.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Proficiency in analyzing training effectiveness and making data‑driven improvements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Thorough understanding of Sitecore or a comparable content management system (CMS), including advanced proficiency in content creation, editing, and administration.
Strong background in content development, with the ability to create engaging and effective training materials tailored to diverse learning styles and audiences.
Proven track record in delivering engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
Familiarity with project management tools and software commonly used in training and content management environments, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Jira, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess training effectiveness, gather feedback, and measure learning outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information and concepts in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and technologies in a fast‑paced training environment.
Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
Genuine passion for supporting the professional growth and development of others, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality training experiences.
Other Desirable Skills
IAAP CPACC or WAS certification or equivalent experience in accessibility education preferred.
Experience training on accessibility standards and tools (Deque, SiteImprove, WAVE, Axe).
Experience creating training for CMSs (Sitecore, Wordpress), forms, applications, authenticated portals.
Industry or platform‑specific certifications in training, instructional design, or related fields.
Familiarity with LMS platforms for delivering and managing training programs.
Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices for digital content.
Prior experience working within a government or public sector environment is desirable.
Commitment to staying updated on emerging trends and best practices in digital training and content management.
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About the Role This Digital Accessibility Trainer role is critical to training agency teams, testers, developers, and content owners on accessibility remediation, standards, and platform usage. The Trainer will also develop and scale accessibility learning paths, provide accessibility coaching, and empower teams to maintain compliant digital assets across the Client.
Training Focus Areas
Delivering foundational and advanced training on WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and ADA accessibility standards for a variety of internal and external teams.
Leading remediation walkthroughs using real accessibility defect examples and tools like Axe, WAVE, and others.
Designing learning paths and self‑paced training modules for roles including testers, content editors, developers, and vendor staff.
Creating documentation, templates, and best practice guides to institutionalize accessibility standards across agencies.
Supporting the use of the Client Learning Management System (LMS) to track training, deliver content, and monitor learning progress across teams.
Key Responsibilities The trainer’s work involves complete immersion in the Client platforms and tools to lead enterprise strategies that make digital information systems more accessible. The trainer develops clear and logical trainings that help Client teams fix and maintain accessible websites, digital forms and applications, mobile apps, and other public‑facing systems.
Required Experience
At least 3 years of measurable experience delivering accessibility‑related training or supporting enterprise compliance initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communications, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience working with Sitecore or similar content management systems.
Proven track record in delivering effective training programs to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated expertise in developing content strategies and creating high‑quality training materials.
Experience liaising with vendors to ensure compliance with training standards and practices.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Proficiency in analyzing training effectiveness and making data‑driven improvements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Thorough understanding of Sitecore or a comparable content management system (CMS), including advanced proficiency in content creation, editing, and administration.
Strong background in content development, with the ability to create engaging and effective training materials tailored to diverse learning styles and audiences.
Proven track record in delivering engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
Familiarity with project management tools and software commonly used in training and content management environments, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Jira, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess training effectiveness, gather feedback, and measure learning outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information and concepts in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and technologies in a fast‑paced training environment.
Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
Genuine passion for supporting the professional growth and development of others, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality training experiences.
Other Desirable Skills
IAAP CPACC or WAS certification or equivalent experience in accessibility education preferred.
Experience training on accessibility standards and tools (Deque, SiteImprove, WAVE, Axe).
Experience creating training for CMSs (Sitecore, Wordpress), forms, applications, authenticated portals.
Industry or platform‑specific certifications in training, instructional design, or related fields.
Familiarity with LMS platforms for delivering and managing training programs.
Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices for digital content.
Prior experience working within a government or public sector environment is desirable.
Commitment to staying updated on emerging trends and best practices in digital training and content management.
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