Senior Educational Technologist (K-12)
Success Academy Charter Schools
| Company | Success Academy Charter Schools |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Educational Technologist to enhance, support, and optimize our digital learning ecosystem. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to our Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and its integrated Content Management System (CMS), collaborating closely with IT and academic teams to ensure system health and effective content delivery.
Beyond platform support, you will drive the evaluation and secure onboarding of Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integrations, manage our educational media platforms, and champion innovative pedagogical practices across our K-12 iPad ecosystem. You will bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and classroom execution, ensuring our faculty, students, and families have a seamless, secure, and impactful digital learning experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Canvas LMS & CMS Core Contribution
Act as a core functional contributor to the Canvas LMS environment, assisting 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, ensuring 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.
2. 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.
3. K-12 iPad Integration & Media Management
Architect and support teaching and learning strategies tailored specifically to our K-12 iPad environment, ensuring 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.
Qualifications & Skills
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 educationa