Instructional Designer

Primary Purpose:

• The Special Populations Instructional Designer is responsible for supporting the mission of Region 10 ESC by implementing and supporting digital learning initiatives, integrating content from subject matter experts into engaging online synchronous and asynchronous courses, maintaining and analyzing online coursework through a learning management system, and developing visually engaging outreach and presentation materials.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Masters Degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or related field preferred
• Instructional Design Certificate preferred

Experience:

• Three of more years experience in technical role required
• Experience as a digital instructional designer preferred
• Experience in learning management system course development preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Familiarity with working with website Content Management System issues (CMS)
• Familiarity with working with Learning Management System (LMS) course management
• Strong knowledge of at least 1 digital design software system (Adobe, Canva, etc)
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance design requirements
• Knowledge of course development software
• Ability to interview subject matter experts to design and develop
• audience-appropriate, clear, concise, accurate, and complete learning content
• Ability to develop engaging instructional materials for delivery in a variety of formats, including HTML, video, interactive media, etc.

Accountability:

• The Instructional Designer is accountable to the Special Populations Director or his/her designee.

Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:

• Ability to work on and enhance a team
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of position responsibilities and to ensure timelines are met
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
• Maintain a positive, customer friendly, and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to center-wide strategic planning goals
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership
• Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel
• Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner
• Exhibit good judgment and decision making
• Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs
• Maintain up-to-date entries in Region 10 databases and accurate records for tracking and invoicing
• Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies

Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the Special Populations Instructional Designer

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge
• Work with subject matter experts and identify the target audience’s training needs
• Create digital supporting materials for Special Populations teams (audio, visual, flyers, simulations, etc).
• Adhere to ESC instructional design principles to develop content in line with adult learning standards of Region 10’s Professional Learning Model.
• Conduct ongoing review of Region 10 Special Populations webpages to ensure current, useful, accessible information is on all pages.
• Support with digital/hybrid meeting and event scheduling and logistics during training sessions, team meetings, and large scale events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person