Canvas Specialist

ESC Region 11 - Design, Support & Strategic Services Department - White Settlement, Texas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Apr 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Job Title:
Canvas Specialist

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade: 101

Work Days: 226

Reports To:
Coordinator of Design, Support, and Strategic Services

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.

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.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical certification(s) and/or Associate degree preferred

• 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

• Utilizing learning management systems
• Providing technical assistance
• Collecting data
• Managing enrollments and deploying courses

• 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

None

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.

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

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.

July 2025

• $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)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,132 to $73,330 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• ESC Region 11 - HR Team
• 1451 S. Cherry Lane
• White Settlement, Texas 76108
• Phone:
• Email: