Full-Time
Senior Product Manager
Student Safety
Lightspeed Systems
201-500 employees
K-12 cloud-based filtering and device management
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
Several days per week onsite at the Austin, Texas headquarters.
Bachelor's
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- 5+ years experience as a Product Manager/leader in a product capacity
- Bachelor's degree
- A deep interest in education and student safety
- Manage the entire product life cycle from introduction to growth, to maturity, and back again
- Bring new products to market while balancing existing ones
- Set the strategy, vision, and roadmap for your products
- Practice lean and agile product methodologies—experiment, measure, iterate, and drive outcomes that matter
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—engineering, design, data, marketing, and sales—to define requirements, refine priorities, and deliver high-quality solutions that make a real impact for schools
- Masterfully communicate product vision and progress to all stakeholders—Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Support, and Leadership—ensuring clear alignment at every level
- Understand market trends, competitive offerings, and customer feedback to inform roadmap decisions and stay ahead of the curve
- Have rock solid confidence and calmness to lead meaningful, high-stakes products with grace and conviction
- Partner with engineering and data teams to translate insights and feedback into actionable improvements and scalable solutions
- Take full ownership of results—from the smallest story to the largest strategic initiative—and drive outcomes with confidence and accountability
- Champion AI-forward thinking across your product area—actively evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities to drive innovation and deliver smarter, more effective tools for schools
- SAAS experience
- Education experience
- Experience at a company in their growth phase
- Background as a developer
- B2B Product experience
- Background in counseling, psychology, mental health, or safety related field
Lightspeed Systems provides cloud-based tools for K-12 schools focusing on web filtering and device management. Relay blocks unsafe sites and enforces school policies across multiple operating systems and devices, while Classroom lets teachers monitor and manage student Chromebooks. Services are sold on annual or multi-year subscriptions to districts, supporting 1:1 programs, BYOD, IoT, and distance learning. The goal is to help schools maintain a secure, efficient, and focused learning environment by simplifying technology management and ensuring safer online experiences for students.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
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Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Hall Monitor and AI audit create fresh upsell paths across existing districts.
- March 2026 emoji detection expands Alert's coverage for self-harm and violence signals.
- March 2026 Windows on ARM support protects deployments as schools standardize mixed-device fleets.
What critics are saying
- Google, Microsoft, and Apple bundle filtering, monitoring, and device management into district platforms.
- K-12 districts face multi-year procurement cycles; free AI audits compress conversion and revenue timing.
- A safety miss inside Alert or Hall Monitor would trigger lawsuits, contract churn, and board scrutiny.
What makes Lightspeed Systems unique
- August 2026 Hall Monitor unifies digital hall passes, accommodations, and emergency shutdown.
- July 2026 AI Governance Dashboard consolidates Filter, Alert, and Insight into one console.
- STOPit acquisition on February 27, 2025 broadens safety monitoring from alerts to anonymous reporting.
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↓ -1%Lightspeed Systems has launched Hall Monitor, a digital hall pass solution for K-12 schools. The standalone product offers real-time visibility of student movements, meetup detection that flags students frequently out of class simultaneously, and per-student accommodation tracking for IEP or 504 plans. The platform allows teachers to issue passes whilst giving administrators building-wide oversight. Schools can configure their own locations and approval rules within district-set parameters. Features include kiosk mode for devices, emergency shutoff capability, and full audit trails for compliance reviews. Hall Monitor integrates with Lightspeed's existing platform used by tens of thousands of schools. The system addresses concerns about untraceable paper passes and provides documentation when incidents occur. Lightspeed Systems protects over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries.
Lightspeed Systems launches standalone Hall Monitor, bringing real-time student visibility and smarter pass management to K-12 schools. AUSTIN, TX - August 7, 2026 - Lightspeed Systems today announced the release of Lightspeed Hall Monitor(TM), a significantly updated digital hall pass solution that is now available as a standalone product for K-12 districts. The release introduces expanded capabilities supporting schools' complex operational, safety, and compliance needs. Lightspeed Hall Monitor gives teachers a frictionless pass workflow, administrators building-wide visibility in real time, and districts the documentation they need to demonstrate policy compliance and honor student accommodation plans. The product is built into the Lightspeed platform that tens of thousands of schools already use for filtering, safety, and classroom management, meaning no new software, no additional logins, and no separate contract. "Districts have been telling us the same things: paper passes are untraceable, students know how to work around them, and when something goes wrong, there is no record," said Jennifer Duer, EVP of Product at Lightspeed Systems. "Hall Monitor closes that loop. You know who is out of class, where they are, and whether a pattern is forming before it becomes a problem. And because it lives in the Lightspeed platform, IT stays in control of the data and which users can manage configuration for each school." Specifically, Lightspeed Hall Monitor addresses several gaps for school leaders: Building-wide visibility. Teachers and administrators see every active pass in real time, including status (active, overdue, pending, waitlisted), destination, and elapsed versus allowed time. A full pass history and an analytics dashboard are available at the school and district level. Meetup detection. Hall Monitor automatically flags students who are frequently out of class at the same time. Administrators can also manually block specific student pairings so their passes cannot overlap, allowing staff to act on known conflicts before they escalate. Per-student exceptions and accommodation tracking. Students with IEP or 504 plans can be assigned individual exceptions for pass time limits, daily or weekly pass counts, and auto-approved destinations. Every pass generates an audit trail that can be produced during compliance reviews. School-level configurability. Districts can set policy at the district level and allow each school to configure its own locations, time limits, and approval rules within those guardrails. An elementary school and a high school on the same contract can have entirely different pass setups. Kiosk mode. Any browser, including iOS, can run Hall Monitor in kiosk mode, extending digital pass management to gyms, cafeterias, and any other situation where students do not have a school-issued device. Emergency Off. All passes can be disabled instantly, district-wide or school-wide, for emergency situations. "Every minute a student spends outside the classroom is a minute of instruction lost," said Amy Bennett, Chief of Staff at Lightspeed Systems. "Lightspeed Hall Monitor gives schools a way to protect those minutes without creating new work for teachers or new headaches for administrators. That is the kind of practical impact we are focused on delivering." About Lightspeed Systems Lightspeed Systems is a K-12 edtech company that gives districts the visibility, control, and tools to keep students safe and focused. The Lightspeed platform includes Lightspeed Filter, Lightspeed Classroom, Lightspeed Alert, Lightspeed StopIt, Lightspeed Insight, Lightspeed Signal, Lightspeed MDM, and Lightspeed Hall Monitor. Lightspeed protects more than 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries. Learn more at lightspeedsystems.com.
Lightspeed Systems launches free 14-day AI Usage audit for K-12 districts. New AI Audit Report gives district leaders visibility into which AI tools students and staff are using - and whether those tools are safe Districts don't need another dashboard full of numbers - they need to know, in plain terms, what AI tools their students and staff are actually using, and whether those tools are safe." - Jennifer Duer, EVP of Product, Lightspeed Systems AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Lightspeed Systems, a provider of student safety and digital learning technology for K-12 schools, today announced the AI Audit Report, a free 14-day assessment that gives district technology leaders visibility into how students and staff are using AI-powered applications across their network. Powered by Lightspeed Insight data, the report shows which AI apps are in use, who is driving that usage by grade band and campus, and the privacy and security risk associated with those tools. AI adoption in K-12 schools is moving faster than most districts can track. Students and staff are turning to generative AI, AI writing tools, and other AI-powered applications whether or not those tools have been formally approved - leaving IT and academic leaders with limited visibility into what's actually happening on their network. "Districts don't need another dashboard full of numbers - they need to know, in plain terms, what AI tools their students and staff are actually using, and whether those tools are safe," said Jennifer Duer, EVP of Product at Lightspeed Systems. "The AI Audit gives district leaders that visibility in just two weeks, without requiring a custom report or a data team to interpret it." The AI Audit includes: - Top AI applications in use, ranked by engagement and average daily screen time - A breakdown by AI category - Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, and Detective AI - Usage patterns by grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) and by campus - Independent privacy and security ratings for each AI application in use, sourced from 1EdTech The report utilizes Lightspeed Insight(TM), the same usage-data platform IT administrators already rely on for app and web activity monitoring. Beyond AI usage, Insight gives district leaders always-on visibility into every application and website students and staff touch - with tools to vet and approve new apps before they reach a classroom, maintain a public list of approved apps for staff and families, track usage trends, and report to the board on the return on their ed-tech investment. Districts interested in the audit can request one at lightspeedsystems.com/resources/ai-usage-audit. After a brief qualification conversation with the Lightspeed Systems team, the Insight license is deployed for 14 days to begin collecting data - with no cost and no long-term commitment required to see the results. Amy Bennett Chief of Staff, Lightspeed Systems +1 503-891-7956 email The MarCom Journal here Visit The MarCom Journal on social media: LinkedIn Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. The MarCom Journal do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Lightspeed Systems has launched its AI Governance Dashboard, a tool designed to help K-12 school districts monitor and manage artificial intelligence usage across their institutions. The dashboard consolidates data from Lightspeed's existing products to provide visibility into AI tool usage, safety concerns and policy enforcement. The platform tracks five key areas: generative AI usage across tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, safety monitoring for concerning content, screen time metrics, policy enforcement data, and an inventory of AI applications with approval status. According to late 2025 data, 62% of middle and high school students reported using AI tools for schoolwork, up from 48% seven months earlier. The dashboard is currently available in early access to Lightspeed customers. The company serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries.
Lightspeed Systems expands Windows on ARM support across its product portfolio. Austin, Texas - March 17, 2026 - Lightspeed Systems(R), a leader in K-12 digital safety and device management, today announced expanded support for Windows on ARM devices across its core product portfolio, including Lightspeed Filter(TM), Lightspeed Alert(TM), Lightspeed Classroom(TM), and Lightspeed Signal(TM). As school districts continue to adopt a wider range of Windows devices, including ARM-based hardware, IT teams face growing pressure to maintain consistent visibility, control, and student safety across all environments. With this expansion, Lightspeed Systems enables districts to deploy Windows 10 and later devices across Intel and AMD brands and ARM architectures without compromising performance or protection. "Device ecosystems in K-12 are becoming more diverse, and schools need solutions that keep up," said Matthew Burg, VP of IT Solutions at Lightspeed Systems. "By extending support to Windows on ARM across our platform, we're ensuring districts can adopt new devices with confidence while maintaining the visibility and controls they rely on every day." With these updates, districts can standardize on ARM-based Windows devices while maintaining: * Real-time web filtering and policy enforcement * Online activity monitoring and threat detection * Classroom device visibility and control * Device health and usage insights This expansion reflects Lightspeed Systems' continued investment in platform compatibility, helping schools future-proof their technology strategies while supporting safe and effective digital learning environments. About Lightspeed Systems With more than 25 years of serving education, Lightspeed Systems delivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed's cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, UK, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices.