Moodle LMS Specialist

Moodle LMS Specialist to configure and deploy a new training platform set up learning paths ILT features reporting notifications and support admin training and technical rollout.

We are seeking a handson implementation engineer to configure and launch a Moodlebased Learning Management System and learner dashboard for Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers. The role will translate our Scope of Work and Functional Requirements into a productionready solution working closely with IT the Training Team (admins) and business stake holders. The environment will be statemanaged Docker/Kubernetes with strict requirements for security (MFA TLS) accessibility (ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA) nonfunctional performance and operational runbooks.

• Location: Boise Idaho (hybrid/remote acceptable; onsite for key milestones as needed)
• Start: As soon as practicable
• Engagement: Staff augmentation (fulltime during build & launch)

Key Responsibilities

• Moodle Configuration & Theming
• Configure Moodle LTS core and required plugins to support SCORM 1.2 Captivate modules and MP4 video delivery.
• Implement learner dashboard UX (cards/tiles circular progress indicators resume/recommended learning DHW branding) responsive for desktop/tablet/mobile.
• Learning Structure & Logic
• Set up Tiers Development Pathways Trainings Badges and tier gating (Tier 2/3 unlock after Tier 1 completion).
• Autoassign PreLicensing/Tier 1 to new users; provide opencatalog fallback if needed.
• ILT (InstructorLed Training) Features
• Configure optional online registration waitlists capacity limits session calendars and region/virtual filters.
• Enable roster upload and completion recording; (attendance tools preferred manual acceptable).
• Notifications & Communications
• Implement email inapp alerts for assignment reminder overdue (7day cadence) completion approval/denial.
• Reporting & Transcripts
• Deliver reports per user course date range development pathway and a list of all who completed the PreLicensing/Tier 1 suite.
• Configure DHWbranded transcripts; enable external certificate uploads; surface attempt counts to admins.
• Versioning & Retirement
• Enforce completions by course version; archive retired courses (hidden from learners); retain certificate access.
• Security Accessibility and Compliance
• Enforce username/password auth with MFA for admins/state employees; ensure HTTPS/TLS password policy session timeouts and immutable audit logs.
• Guide course/content owners on captions transcripts alt text keyboard navigation; support ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA conformance and testing.
• Hosting & Operations (StateManaged Docker/Kubernetes)
• Collaborate with IT ops to deploy Moodle in Docker/K8s; document backups (daily incrementals) DR (RPO 24h / RTO 8h) monitoring/logging patching cadence and promotion across DEV/TEST/UAT/PROD.
• Size for bulk assignment up to 6000 users; meet performance targets (e.g. page render < 2s P95 catalog/search < 3s P95).
• Admin Enablement & Knowledge Transfer
• Train Training Team admins (10) on content management enrollment ILT sessions reporting transcripts and operational procedures.
• Provide clear runbooks and admin documentation; support UAT and golive cutover.

Skills & Experience:

MustHave

• Moodle administration/configuration experience (production deployments) including SCORM 1.2 and video delivery.
• Proven implementation of learning paths / pathways badges tier gating and rolebased permissions.
• Handson with notifications (email/inapp) reporting transcripts and certificates in Moodle.
• Strong security fundamentals: MFA TLS/HTTPS password policy session management and audit logging.
• Practical knowledge of accessibility (ADA Title II context; WCAG 2.1 AA) and content remediation best practices (captions transcripts alt text keyboard navigation).
• Experience working in Docker/Kubernetes environments; collaboration with IT ops for backups DR monitoring patching and environment promotion.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation/runbooks and conduct admin training.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills (IT business Training Team).

NicetoHave

• PHP/MariaDB/Postgres familiarity for Moodle stack; Linux administration basics.
• Experience configuring ILT features (registration waitlists capacity calendar region/virtual) and roster/attendance workflows.
• Experience delivering solutions in public sector or regulated environments.
• Exposure to performance tuning for lowbandwidth users and responsive UX on mobile/tablet.
• Familiarity with REST/webhooks to prepare for future portal integration (out of scope for Phase 1).