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To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>About Needham Public Schools (NPS): </strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the </span><a href=\"https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_64429/File/District/Portrait%20Strategic%20Plan.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portrait of a Needham Graduate</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work </span><a href=\"http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/equity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This position is designed to manage and support all technical aspects of the initial phase of Canvas implementation and district-wide deployment. This part-time, benefits-eligible consultant role will support the initial implementation of Canvas LMS across the Needham Public Schools. 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This is a 0.6 FTE position: 7 hours a day for 155 work days. Salary: Independent contract, Grade H: $51,603 - $59,003.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Location:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On-site</span>&nbsp;</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong><strong>Reports to: </strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation and Enterprise Applications Manager</span></strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.</span></p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. 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