Online Instructional Designer

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

About The Position

The Online Instructional Designer provides online and blended learning design, leadership, professional development, technical assistance, and related products and services for internal departments serving campuses, districts, and charter schools. The work is intended to support improved student academic achievement. The position also consults with internal and external personnel on online and blended learning course design and development. The role develops instructional design projects from inception through completion, supports internal consultants with course design and development, and contributes to the creation of course content, instructional strategies, materials, assessments, and technology-enhanced learning. It develops design resources and organizational norms, reviews online courses, and researches and recommends online learning technology solutions. The position may be partially or completely funded through grant and/or federal monies. The position reports to the Coordinator Design Support Services and has no supervisory duties. Employment is contingent upon performance, need, and funding. Work takes place in open cubicles or workstations and involves frequent regional and statewide travel, prolonged computer use, occasional prolonged and irregular hours, and occasional moving of tables, chairs, boxes, and materials.

Requirements

Two years of related training and course development experience.
Experience with learning management systems.
Experience with eLearning authoring tools.
Strong organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to collaborate with external clients, ESC staff, and campus, district, and charter school personnel.
Deep knowledge of LMS design tools; Canvas is preferred.
Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques, instructional design and development processes and standards, instructional technology and non-technology media, materials development, and implementation principles.
Knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional strategies, curriculum development, evaluation, and learning transfer.
Knowledge and skills in design principles, blended and online learning, and computer applications for project management and communication.
Expertise with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and eLearning authoring software applications.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for web-based content.
Ability to maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to travel frequently regionally and statewide, use a computer for prolonged periods, and occasionally move tables, chairs, boxes, and materials.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in education, instructional design, or instructional technology, or equivalent.
Online teaching and/or instructional design experience.
Two years of teaching experience.
Experience with Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

Participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to improve student performance in the region, improve internal operations, and meet ESC goals and objectives.
Serve as the first point of contact for stakeholders in the education community.
Participate in designated local, state, and national professional development activities and share information with ESC staff and appropriate regional personnel.
Develop instructional design projects from inception to completion.
Provide instructional design and course development support to internal consultants.
Help develop course content and instructional strategies, including course materials, assessment techniques, and appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices.
Develop graphics, audio, video, animation, and interactive design elements.
Develop online design resources and ESC design norms.
Perform online course reviews and apply design principles.
Research and recommend online learning technology solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.