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 .6 Learning 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 5,500 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., * 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.

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated Canvas certification (e.g., Canvas Certified Educator) preferred.
• Demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of Instructure's 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.