Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack WordPress Developer to join our team to create and maintain school websites. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining WordPress-based websites for schools, ensuring that the websites are user-friendly, visually appealing, and easy to navigate. The role will involve collaborating with school administrators, teachers, and IT staff to develop and implement website features and functionalities that support the school's mission and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Develop, maintain and update WordPress-based websites for numerous schoolsDesign and develop new website features, functionalities and templatesCollaborate with school administrators, teachers, marketing, and IT staff to determine website requirements and create project plansEnsure website design and functionality are optimized for user experience and accessibilityTroubleshoot and debug website issuesMonitor website traffic, user behavior, and other analytics to inform ongoing improvementsEnsure website security, backups and maintenanceStay up to date with industry trends and best practicesSupervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and/or certifications in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field preferredMinimum 2-3 years of experience in WordPress development and web developmentExperience working with schools or educational organizations is a plusStrong experience with WordPress development, including custom themes, plugins, and functionalityStrong experience with front-end web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAXStrong experience with PHP programming languageUnderstanding of web design principles and user experience best practicesExperience with website analytics and monitoring toolsExperience with website security, backups and maintenanceAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamStrong communication and project management skillsExperience working with schools or educational organizations is a plusCertificates and Licenses: None required.
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong experience with WordPress development, including custom themes, plugins, and functionalityStrong experience with front-end web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAXStrong experience with PHP programming languageUnderstanding of web design principles and user experience best practicesExperience with website analytics and monitoring toolsExperience with website security, backups and maintenanceAbility to work independently and collaboratively as part of a teamStrong communication and project management skillsExperience working with schools or educational organizations is a plusAbility to clear required background checkDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
If you are passionate about web development and have experience in WordPress development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with schools and educational organizations.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any o her related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Job Type
Regular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.