Layout & Composition Specialist, 508 Compliance

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

Layout & Composition Specialist, 508 Compliance

Summary:

This position works with DRC's Publications team to ensure that materials created for posting online are fully compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and that they can be accessed by individuals with vision, hearing, or cognitive impairments with the same ease as individuals without impairments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in various software programs in order to ensure that 508 remediation is successfully completed across a host of testing, educational, and informational documents, including complex technical reports, testing manuals, score reports, and user guides. The successful candidate will also have a strong working knowledge of remediation techniques performed on the design front end in addition to the post-production back end. Additionally, this position will support the department layout and composition specialists to lay out, design, and update various testing materials.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Remediate Adobe Acrobat PDFs and Microsoft Word documents for 508 compliance to ensure they

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  • are properly tagged,
  • have a logical reading and tab order,
  • include bookmarks for long documents,
  • include appropriate alternative text for all images and objects, and
  • read correctly using assistive technology.
  
  
  
  

• Prepare test materials such as manuals, reports, brochures, and other documents for offset printing and online publication using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro.
• Use Adobe InDesign to create long, complex documents from inception to completion, requiring advanced skills in

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  • setup and usage of parent pages,
  • document layout, graphic fundamentals, and typography,
  • creation and application of styles (paragraph, character, and object),
  • table setup,
  • table of contents, index, and cross-reference setup, and
  • formatting and placement of images.
  
  
  
  

• Consult with resource groups on project conceptualization and design; perform related work.
• Obtain information from project managers regarding the client's product and service needs.
• Assume responsibility for organization of work to complete a project.
• Apply critical decision-making skills, including

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  • making accurate decisions based on available information,
  • prioritizing work, and
  • understanding the client's needs and requirements.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field
• Three years of related work experience
• Working knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Three years of experience with Section 508 compliance (specifically Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word remediation)
• Five years of experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro
• Five years of experience with Microsoft products
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to clearly communicate with team members and related staff in both verbal and written forms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with font management system(s)
• Experience with CommonLook
• Experience with JAWS or other screen readers

Essential Job Requirements:

• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Work under supervision and accept and apply feedback
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, and other necessary software programs proficiently
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse groups
• Consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines
• Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
• Perform other duties as needed

Reporting to this Position: No direct reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to look at a computer monitor and utilize a keyboard and mouse for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary