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Instructional Designer- Contract

Department: Product

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Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people. We strive to reflect this belief in our work.

The success of our team members is no less paramount. We-re dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. Are you ready to be a changemaker?

Wilson Language training is growing and is looking to hire an Instructional Designer. This is a contract role anticipated for four months.

The Instructional Designer supports the Product Department-s work in the creation and delivery of professional learning for educators and web-based learning for the instructors and trainers of Wilson Programs.

The Instructional Designer position develops engaging learning activities and course content for professional learning related to Wilson Programs. The goal is to facilitate learners in acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies in an effective and appealing manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Design a variety of instructional materials for traditional instructor-led courses, online programs, web-based learning aids or products, and other programs as needed.

• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of professional learning.

• Develop materials for courses based on information provided by Wilson-s subject matter experts, professional learning team, and instructors to maximize learning outcomes.

• Create realistic objectives for learning or performance for educators and trainers.

• Determine the criteria to evaluate the learner-s performance and develop assessment instruments.

• (Re)design courses for online presentation that are conducive to distance learning programs while still adhering to academic goals of Wilson.

• Recommend changes to existing courses, including technology, or instructional methods, to better adhere to delivery options.

• Analyze courses to ensure they meet or exceed Wilson standards and provide reports for leadership review.

• Adapt coursework to assist learners with disabilities so that they are able to experience the same learning opportunities as others.

• Collaborate with other Wilson teams to launch new and updated courses and trainings.

• Maintain project documentation and course resources.

• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and edit coursework as needed.

• Remain aware of all emerging trends in instructional technologies and make recommendations about when to adopt certain systems to continue to offer the best learning experience possible.

• Understand and display WLT-s values.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Skills:

• Proven work experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.

• Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.

• Lesson and curriculum planning skills.

• Solid knowledge of course development software and learning management systems (LMS).

• Visual design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard.

• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.

• Must be able to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Must be collaborative and be able to work independently.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.

• Should have a background in accessibility, usability, and experience design, information design and communications, as well as knowledge of instructional design models, strategies, and best practices.

• Expert-Level skills using Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Adobe (Captivate) or similar technologies.

• Facility is using the following technologies to design/create effective professional learning experiences: Canva, PowerPoint, Camtasia, and PowToon

• Proficient in video and audio editing, including the integration of closed captioning for accessibility and compliance.

• Experience using Asana for project management is a plus

• Experience building SCORM 1.2 and 2004 courses, with Articulate course development tools preferred.

Special Competency Requirements:

• The ability to conceptually and intuitively understand how people learn.

• Know how to connect with an audience on an emotional level.

• Be capable of imagining oneself as the learner/audience member.

• Brainstorm creative treatments and innovative instructional strategies.

• The ability to convert a classroom lecture to a creative, innovative, interactive online course that helps students learn more efficiently and retain their newly acquired knowledge over time.

• Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, interactions and the finished product.

• Meld minds with Subject Matter Experts and team members.

• Know the capabilities of eLearning development tools and software.

• Understand related fields-usability and experience design, information design, communications and new technologies.

Education or Certification:

• Bachelor-s degree in instructional design, education, educational technology or an equivalent field

• Master-s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Two to four years in instructional design, experience in developing online, mobile training, and instructor-led courses, and experience with eLearning technology platforms and learning management systems.

• Experience with K-12 Literacy Education and Structured Language is a plus.

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace. M/W/D/V