Senior Educational Technologist (K-12)
Success Academy Charter Schools · New York, NY · 2 wk ago
HybridEducation$140k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Canvas LMS & CMS Core Contribution
- Act as a core functional contributor to the Canvas LMS environment
- Assist with sub-account management, user permissions, system configurations, and routine feature updates
- Partner with stakeholders to maintain and improve the integrated CMS framework within Canvas
- Ensure structured, accessible, and intuitive course navigation and content delivery across all grade levels
- Analyze system usage data to optimize platform adoption, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and collaborate with partner IT teams to support data rostering and SIS (Student Information System) syncing
- LTI Integrations & EdTech Onboarding
- Lead the evaluation, testing, and deployment of new LTI-integrated tools, third-party applications, and software extensions within Canvas
- Establish and facilitate a rigorous vetting process for new EdTech tools
- Auditing them for technical compatibility, accessibility compliance (WCAG/VPAT), and student data privacy standards (FERPA, COPPA, SOPPA)
- Maintain a centralized registry of approved integrations and coordinate with vendor teams regarding software renewals and licensing compliance
- K-12 iPad Integration & Media Management
- Architect and support teaching and learning strategies tailored specifically to our K-12 iPad environment
- Ensure apps and digital workflows are highly optimized for mobile touch devices
- Manage and optimize educational media platforms (e.g., Canvas Studio, Panopto, or similar tools) to support asynchronous video learning
- Partner with the IT/MDM (Mobile Device Management) team to facilitate seamless app deployment, profile configurations, and a frictionless end-user experience on student and faculty iPads
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience working directly in educational technology, instructional design, or systems administration
- LMS/CMS Experience: Deep functional knowledge of LMS and CMS frameworks
- Technical Integration: Proven track record of successfully onboarding and configuring LTI 1.3/Advantage integrations
- Apple Ecosystem: Extensive experience working with emerging technologies in the education technology ecosystem
- Preferred experience using iPads as a learning tool in an educational environment
- Data Privacy Knowledge: Strong understanding of student data privacy laws (FERPA, COPPA) and security frameworks required to safely onboard new software
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, actionable guidance for educators and school leadership
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or a related field plus additional educational technology work experience