Canvas LMS Specialist
About The Position
Texas EMS School is seeking a resourceful, technology-minded professional to help build and improve online courses for future emergency medical services professionals. Working closely with subject matter experts, the specialist will turn instructional content into organized, functional, student-friendly courses in Canvas. The role requires someone who can learn software thoroughly, explore its capabilities, troubleshoot problems, and make steady, timely progress. LMS course-building or content-management experience is required; Canvas experience is preferred, and relevant experience with another LMS may be considered. EMS or clinical expertise is not required because subject matter experts provide and validate that content. This is an in-person position at the school's Abilene, Texas, location. Remote work is not available. The specialist may also assist with WordPress website updates and development as skills and organizational needs allow. Success means learning the school's systems, building productive working relationships with content experts, and moving course development forward. Course materials should be accurate, easy for students to navigate, and thoroughly tested. When problems arise, the specialist investigates thoughtfully, communicates clearly, and helps find workable solutions.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience building, editing, or managing instructional content in a learning management system; experience solely as a student is insufficient.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar software and independently investigate how its features work.
- A practical, organized approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Ability to write a clear, accurate paragraph and explain technical information in everyday language.
- Attention to detail and willingness to test work before considering it complete.
- Ability to collaborate with content experts, ask useful questions, and apply feedback.
- Ability to manage priorities and complete work without continuous step-by-step direction.
- Availability to work on-site in Abilene, Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing courses in Canvas.
- Experience building or maintaining WordPress websites.
- Familiarity with basic HTML/CSS, course authoring tools, or instructional multimedia.
- Experience supporting online education, adult learners, or workforce training.
Responsibilities
- Build, organize, and update Canvas course modules, pages, assignments, quizzes, and supporting materials.
- Work with subject matter experts to convert content, notes, and feedback into clear online learning experiences.
- Explore and configure LMS features that support effective instruction and student progress.
- Investigate technical problems, reproduce reported issues, test possible solutions, and document findings.
- Distinguish among configuration issues, user misunderstandings, and possible software defects, and seek vendor assistance when appropriate.
- Test courses from the student’s perspective, including navigation, instructions, links, assessments, and completion requirements.
- Write and edit clear student instructions, short explanations, and internal documentation using correct English grammar and punctuation.
- Maintain consistent formatting, usability, and accessibility in course materials.
- Communicate progress, identify missing information, and raise obstacles early.
- Assist with WordPress website updates and development as skills and organizational needs allow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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