Learning Management System Implementation Specialist 0.6 FTE (11 month, Temporary)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm .6Learning Management System Implementation Specialist (temp)to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

This position is designed to manage and support all technical aspects of the initial phase of Canvas implementation and district-wide deployment. This part-time benefits-eligible consultant role will support the initial implementation of Canvas LMS across the Needham Public Schools. Working in collaboration with the Instructional Technology Team IT Services/Applications Team and other district offices the specialist will act as a critical bridge between IT and the Media and Digital Learning (MDL) department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant for the technical implementation and district-wide deployment of the Canvas LMS platform acting as a key internal resource for technical configurations and workflow optimization in collaboration with the MDL and Applications team.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Information Technology and Media and Digital Learning (MDL) regarding the Canvas LMS.
• In collaboration with the Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation provide specialized training and direct 1:1 coaching for Technology Integration Specialists and other technology staff as needed.
• Resolve technical help desk tickets related to Canvas encompassing technical support break/fix issues and instructional strategy inquiries as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Demonstrated Canvas certification (e.g. Canvas Certified Educator) preferred.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Instructures Canvas LMS Platform including platform configuration accessibility features reporting/analytics and Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) management/setup.
• Proven technical knowledge and experience in LMS administration and implementation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-departmental engagement.
• Strong technological proficiency particularly in MacOS and Google Workspace environments.

Additional Information

• Schedule/Work Hours: 11-month contract from August 1 2026 to June 30 2027 excluding state and federal holidays. This is a 0.6 FTE position: 7 hours a day for 155 work days. Salary: Independent contract Grade H: $51603 - $59003.
• Location: On-site

• Reports to: Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation and Enterprise Applications Manager

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

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