Moodle LMS Specialist
Job Title: Moodle LMS Specialist Location: Boise, ID (Remote) Duration: 3+ Months
- *100% REMOTE**
• *Mon - Fri, 8a-5p MST** Job Description: Role Overview We are seeking a hands on implementation engineer to configure and launch a Moodle based Learning Management System and learner dashboard for Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers. The role will translate our Scope of Work and Functional Requirements into a production ready solution, working closely with IT, the Training Team (admins), and business stake holders. The environment will be state managed Docker/Kubernetes, with strict requirements for security (MFA, TLS), accessibility (ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA), non functional performance, and operational runbooks. Location: Boise, Idaho (hybrid/remote acceptable; onsite for key milestones as needed) Staff augmentation (full time during build & launch)
Key Responsibilities
- Moodle Configuration & Theming Configure Moodle LTS core and required plugins to support SCORM 1.2 Captivate modules and MP4 video delivery. Implement learner dashboard UX (cards/tiles, circular progress indicators, resume/recommended learning, DHW branding), responsive for desktop/tablet/mobile.
- Learning Structure & Logic Set up Tiers Development Pathways Trainings Badges and tier gating (Tier 2/3 unlock after Tier 1 completion). Auto assign Pre Licensing/Tier 1 to new users; provide open catalog fallback if needed. ILT (Instructor Led Training) Features Configure optional online registration, waitlists, capacity limits, session calendars, and region/virtual filters.
- Enable roster upload and completion recording; (attendance tools preferred, manual acceptable).
- Notifications & Communications Implement email + in app alerts for assignment, reminder, overdue (7 day cadence), completion, approval/denial. Reporting & Transcripts Deliver reports per user, course, date range, development pathway, and a list of all who completed the Pre Licensing/Tier 1 suite.
- Configure DHW branded transcripts; enable external certificate uploads; surface attempt counts to admins. Versioning & Retirement Enforce completions by course version; archive retired courses (hidden from learners); retain certificate access.
- Security, Accessibility, and Compliance Enforce username/password auth with MFA for admins/state employees; ensure HTTPS/TLS, password policy, session timeouts, and immutable audit logs. Guide course/content owners on captions, transcripts, alt text, keyboard navigation; support ADA Title II / WCAG 2.1 AA conformance and testing.
- Hosting & Operations (State Managed Docker/Kubernetes)
- Collaborate with IT ops to deploy Moodle in Docker/K8s; document backups (daily + incrementals), DR (RPO d 24h / RTO d 8h), monitoring/logging, patching cadence, and promotion across DEV/TEST/UAT/PROD.
- Size for bulk assignment up to ~6,000 users; meet performance targets (e.g., page render Apply To This Job