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Stride, Inc. is hiring an SEO Technical Contractor to manage comprehensive technical SEO and on-page optimization across a large educational platform and its network of over 200 school subdomains. The role involves conducting technical audits, optimizing site architecture, coordinating multi-site SEO efforts, and developing content strategies tailored to educational content.

Highlights

Conduct technical SEO audits and optimize crawl budgets for over 200 subdomains.
Implement site architecture improvements, URL structures, and internal linking strategies.
Manage XML sitemaps, robots.txt, structured data, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
Develop and enforce SEO guidelines for content creators and optimize educational content.
Coordinate SEO across large-scale multi-site networks, ensuring cross-domain canonical and duplicate content management.
Use SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and GA4.
Require 5+ years of SEO experience with enterprise or multi-site platforms managing 50+ subdomains.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics, Google Tag Manager, SEO APIs, and automation tools.
Must have strong project management, analytical, and communication skills for remote collaboration.
Compensation ranges from $26.83 to $40.87 per hour; this is a contract role with Randstad employment.

SEO Technical Contractor Full Description

SEO Technical Contractor

US Nationwide - Remote

Full time

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 required.

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
Contractor

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.

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