Job Description
SUMMARY: We're seeking an experienced SEO Technical contractor to manage on-page optimization and technical SEO across a large-scale educational platform and its network of school subdomains. This role requires expertise in enterprise-level SEO management, multi-site architecture optimization, and educational content strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Technical SEO Management
Conduct comprehensive technical audits across primary domain and 200+ school subdomains
Optimize site architecture, URL structures, and internal linking strategies
Manage crawl budget optimization and indexation strategies for large-scale multi-site networks
Implement and maintain XML sitemaps, robots.txt files, and structured data markup
Monitor and resolve Core Web Vitals issues, page speed optimization, and mobile usability
Coordinate with development teams on SEO-friendly website migrations and updates
Set up and maintain SEO monitoring tools and automated reporting systems
On-Page Optimization
Develop and implement content optimization strategies for educational content
Create and maintain SEO guidelines for content creators across multiple school sites
Optimize title tags, meta descriptions, headers, and internal linking at scale
Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis for education sector
Implement local SEO strategies for individual school locations
Optimize content for education-specific search intents and user journeys
Multi-Site Management
Establish SEO protocols and standards across subdomain network
Create scalable processes for new school site launches
Monitor cross-domain canonical issues and duplicate content management
Implement consistent tracking and analytics setup across all properties
Coordinate SEO efforts between central platform and individual school needs
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
SEO Expertise
5+ years hands-on SEO experience with enterprise or multi-site platforms
Proven track record managing 50+ subdomains or large-scale website networks
Expert knowledge of technical SEO tools (Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, GSC, GA4)
Experience with CDNs, server-side optimization, and website performance tools
Strong understanding of SEO and modern web frameworks
Knowledge of schema markup implementation for educational organizations
Professional Skills
Self-directed contractor with proven remote work capabilities
Excellent project management and deadline management skills
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience collaborating with development, content, and marketing teams
Ability to create clear documentation and training materials
Strong communication skills for reporting to stakeholders
Technical Requirements
Proficiency with SEO APIs and automation tools
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for SEO purposes
Experience with Google Tag Manager and analytics implementation
Familiarity with cloud hosting environments and their SEO implications
Knowledge of accessibility standards and their impact on SEO
Success Metrics
Improvement in organic traffic across domain network
Enhanced Core Web Vitals scores and technical SEO health
Successful implementation of scalable SEO processes
Increased local search visibility for individual school locations
Improved content optimization workflows and team adoption
Certificates and Licenses: None .
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience with educational websites or EdTech platforms
Familiarity with local SEO for multi-location organizations
Experience with enterprise CMS platforms and their SEO limitations
Knowledge of education industry regulations affecting website content
Background in conversion rate optimization for educational user funnels
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.
Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
We anticipate this position will pay $26.83 - $40.87 per hour. This is a temporary/contractor role, and you will be an employee of Randstad. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Randstad offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
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.
Job Type
ContractorThe 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.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.