Digital Accessibility Trainer / Instructor

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Digital Accessibility Trainer / InstructorCompanyPromet Source — 4809 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 126, Chicago, IL 60640ClassificationContract — Independent Contractor (1099)Reports ToDirector of Accessibility Services / Senior Account ManagerDelivery ModeIn-Person (client site), Virtual (live online), or HybridEngagement TypeMulti-client: deployed across successive and concurrent client engagementsCommitmentPart-time or full-time, depending on client pipeline volumeLocationRemote with travel to client sites as required (U.S.-based)CompensationContract rate commensurate with experience; paid per engagement or retainerAbout Promet SourcePromet Source is an award-winning, open-source design and development agency headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 2003, Promet specializes in accessible, standards-compliant digital solutions for government, higher education, healthcare, nonprofit, and association clients across the United States. Our accessibility practice is led by IAAP- and CPACC-certified professionals who conduct WCAG audits, remediation, consulting, and training. We combine automated and manual testing with deep assistive-technology expertise to help clients achieve and sustain ADA and Section 508 compliance.As the April 2026 and April 2027 DOJ Title II deadlines drive unprecedented demand for accessibility training among state and local governments, Promet is expanding its training delivery capacity. This contract position is designed to be deployed across multiple client engagements—not a single project. The successful candidate will become a core member of Promet’s accessibility training team, delivering our curriculum to cities, counties, special districts, universities, and other public-sector organizations on a recurring basis.Position SummaryPromet Source is seeking a contract Digital Accessibility Trainer to deliver instructor-led and self-paced training programs that prepare client staff to create, publish, and maintain accessible digital content in compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This is a multi-client, ongoing contract—not a single engagement. The trainer will be assigned to successive and, at times, concurrent client projects as Promet’s accessibility training practice grows.The trainer will deliver a comprehensive curriculum spanning accessible Word documents, PDF forms and documents, HTML web content, social media, multimedia and captioning, accessibility testing, vendor procurement, and governance. Training audiences will include content editors, web developers, communications staff, administrative personnel, department managers, and executive leadership across diverse public-sector organizations.Each engagement will be scoped and customized by Promet’s accessibility and account management team in collaboration with the trainer. The trainer is expected to adapt Promet’s base curriculum to each client’s CMS platform, document workflows, organizational structure, and regulatory timeline while maintaining consistent quality and brand standards.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClient Training DeliveryDeliver Promet’s Digital Accessibility Training Curriculum to client staff through instructor-led sessions (in-person at client facilities and/or live virtual), covering modules on foundations, Word, PDF, HTML, social media, multimedia, testing, procurement, and governanceAdapt delivery to each client’s audience: hands-on workshops for content editors and developers, executive briefings for leadership, and role-specific deep dives for specialized staffCustomize training examples using each client’s actual web pages, documents, forms, CMS, and social media accounts rather than relying solely on generic samplesConduct live demonstrations of assistive technology (screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification) to show participants how people with disabilities experience their contentAdminister module-level knowledge checks and practical assessments to verify applied competencyManage training logistics in coordination with Promet’s account management team, including scheduling across client departments, room/platform setup, and materials distributionCurriculum and Materials DevelopmentContribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Promet’s reusable training curriculum based on field experience, participant feedback, and evolving standards and regulationsDevelop and maintain supplemental materials: recorded video walkthroughs, step-by-step job aids, quick-reference cards, and practice exercises for self-paced learningCreate client-specific customizations (branded slide decks, exercises using client content, CMS-specific instructions) that can be templated for efficiency across similar engagementsDocument lessons learned and reusable patterns from each engagement to improve delivery quality for future clientsStay current with WCAG updates, DOJ guidance, assistive technology releases, and platform accessibility feature changes, and incorporate updates into curriculum materialsTechnical Instruction ScopeAccessible Microsoft Word documents: built-in styles, heading hierarchy, alt text, table structure, link text, color contrast, Accessibility Checker, and export to tagged PDFAccessible PDF creation and remediation: Adobe Acrobat Pro tagging, reading order, form field labeling, tab order, tooltips, bookmarks, and validation against WCAG criteriaAccessible HTML content: semantic structure, ARIA, keyboard and focus management, forms and error handling, color contrast, media alternatives, reflow, and text spacingAccessible social media: platform-native alt text, CamelCase hashtags, caption requirements, accessible graphics, and plain-language practicesAccessible multimedia: captioning workflows, transcript creation, audio description, SRT/VTT files, and accessible virtual meeting practicesAccessibility testing: automated scanners (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse), manual keyboard testing, screen reader spot-checking (NVDA, VoiceOver), color contrast tools, and…