Subject Matter Expert - Arabic Language (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR)

Michigan Virtual•Lansing, MI

3d•$20,000 - $20,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a contract subject-matter expert to help revise a year-long Arabic 1 course for high school students. Candidates should be willing to participate in a live interview prior to being offered the role. All new content created for this course will be written by the Subject Matter Expert, with any external sources and/or AI use cited in APA format in all deliverables.

Requirements

Ability to write clear learning objectives
Ability to align learning objectives with Michigan State Standards
Ability to write comprehensive lesson content and assessments aligned to learning objectives for an asynchronous online experience
Fluent in both Arabic and English, both written and spoken

Nice To Haves

Experience writing curriculum for or teaching at a high school level
Michigan World Language certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

Read and review standards outlined in the Michigan Virtual Style Guide, including AI guidance, accessibility requirements, and course development best practices.
Complete required training with support from the Michigan Virtual Instructional Product Development team.
Review the existing two-semester Arabic 1 course and associated documents to become familiar with the course structure, objectives, instructional approach, and assessments.
Revise learning objectives and assessments as needed to improve measurability and alignment with applicable Michigan content standards.
Write rigorous, standards-aligned assessment scripts at both the lesson and unit levels that demonstrate depth of understanding and support diverse learners.
Review existing course links, videos, and instructional resources for functionality, accuracy, and relevance, and revise or replace them as needed.
Coordinate with the instructional designer, course development staff, and other project partners to address feedback and maintain consistency across both semesters.
Follow Michigan Virtual course development practices, templates, accessibility standards, and quality expectations throughout the project.