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Job Description
Canvas Specialist
ESC Region 11
ESC Region 11-Design, Support & Strategic Services Department - White Settlement, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Jobs at ESC Region 11
Job Details
Job ID:
5622969
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Title:
Canvas Specialist FLSA Status:
Exempt
Pay Grade:
101
Work Days:
226
Reports To:
Coordinator of Design, Support, and Strategic Services Primary Purpose
To provide effective online and blended learning leadership, technical assistance, and other related products and services for project stakeholders and local education agencies (LEAs) that will ensure improved student academic achievement across the state.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Technical certification(s) and/or Associate degree preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
Team-oriented, collaborative attitude with ESC staff and LEA personnel
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Above-average technology competency
Basic knowledge of Canvas Admin duties or equivalent LMS management
Basic knowledge of instructional technology, media, and materials development and implementation
Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, Canvas LMS or equivalent, and Catalog
Effective communication with non-technical users
Self-motivated, able to take initiative and meet deadlines
Experience
Utilizing learning management systems
Providing technical assistance
Collecting data
Managing enrollments and deploying courses
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. •This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.
Collect help desk data to identify patterns and assess issue magnitude; communicate or resolve issues as needed
Navigate the LMS to resolve customer issues and answer questions
Provide technical support to the online instructional design and Texas Reading Academies development teams
Provide technical support to stakeholders and LEA personnel
Research and recommend online learning technology solutions
Perform Canvas Admin duties for statewide initiatives through TEALearn
Provide leadership to team members as needed
Equip help desk personnel for success
Provide technical training and maintain just-in-time learning materials for clients and staff
Maintain Standard Operating Procedures
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Duties
None
Equipment/Specialized Software Used
Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)
Mental:
Public relations and people skills are always required, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.
Physical:
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.
Environmental:
Open cubicles/workstations Evaluation
Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.
Benefits at ESC Region 11
$645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
Retirement Account Matching Program
HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered
10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
Revision Date:
July 2025
Employee Signature:
_______________________
Date:
_______________________
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$60,132 to $73,330 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required