UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
1. Instructional Designer/Coordinator of E-Learning Initiative # 09-64
Center for Professional and Continuing Education
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The University of the Pacific has an excellent opportunity for a university-wide Instructional Designer and Coordinator of E-Learning Initiatives. This position is within the Center for Professional and Continuing Education reporting directly to the Associate Provost for Professional and Continuing Education working closely with the Assistant Provost for Faculty Development and the Faculty Center staff. The successful candidate will provide instructional design support for hybrid and fully online courses and programs to be delivered both domestically and internationally. He/She will work with subject matter experts to design, develop and deliver courses that include best practices for academic and training formats integrating multiple technologies and incorporating new media such as audio, video and interactive media. The successful candidate will also coordinate university e-learning initiatives lending guidance and expertise based on online and traditional teaching and learning research.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:
Applicants should have a minimum of three years experience in online instructional design including the integration of technology into both face-to-face and online instruction at the university or comparable level; a Bachelor of Science degree in instructional design, curriculum and instruction, multimedia education, education with online teaching emphasis, or educational technology; an appropriate graduate degree is preferred. Valid driver’s license and eligibility to be insured by the University of the Pacific. Knowledge of instructional design theories, pedagogical methods, and online/hybrid teaching strategies; familiarity with accessibility guidelines and copyright laws; demonstrated ability using academic technology teaching strategies, such as: instant messaging, discussions, web conferencing, blogs, podcasting, wikis, social networking, surveys, exams, and assignments as evidenced by the presentation of a portfolio demonstrating ability to develop courses, best practices, training resources, etc. is required. Ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork and organizational skills; have experience designing and delivering programs and courses for the international marketplace; and have experience working with adult learner programs in a professional and continuing education environment.
2. Director, Learning and Academic Assessment # 09-59
Provost Office
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Responsible for advancing institutional assessment practices; supporting faculty across the three campuses in developing learning assessment outcomes, measures, and procedures; and supporting the program review process.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERTISE:
Doctorate or terminal degree, minimum of five (5) years experience in a postsecondary institution demonstrating proficiency and understanding of both theory and practical application of learning assessment, planning, and methods in a higher education environment, skill in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting , knowledge of academic program planning and review or the equivalent of education, training and experience.
UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions to students all over Florida, the U.S. and the world. A nationally recognized e-Learning model and recipient of numerous awards, FLVS was founded in 1997 and was the country’s first, state-wide Internet-based public high school. Today, FLVS serves students in grades K-12 and provides a variety of custom solutions for schools and districts to meet student needs.
English II. Content Writer
Florida Virtual School is currently seeking interested Content Writers with demonstrated subject area mastery and/or professional teaching/industry knowledge to create engaging content for the following course; Language Arts English II. Content Writer applicants must provide a resume and lesson sample when applying. http://www.flvs.net/educators/Pages/Conten…ortunities.aspx
Earth Space Science, Geometry, and Introduction to Information Technology
Florida Virtual School is currently seeking interested Content Writers with demonstrated subject area mastery and/or professional teaching/industry knowledge to create engaging content for the following courses; Earth Space Science, Geometry, and Introduction to Information Technology. Content Writer applicants must provide a resume and lesson sample when applying. http://www.flvs.net/educators/Pages/Conten…ortunities.aspx
UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
The eMINTS National Center housed on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Missouri has the following job opening. For more information visit the eMINTS website or contact Christine Terry at terryce@emints.org
Description:
Responsible for the development, revision, and ongoing maintenance of the public and internal websites, including course management system and other standard business applications. Work with stakeholders to develop organization-wide training and communication materials, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of software applications and programs, systems, devices, procedures and methods to determine if business needs are being met. Develop system integration strategies and processes for organizational tools.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Educational Technology, Computer Science or other related field At least 2 years of related work experience with educational technology, customer support and/or web development Familiarity with desktop software applications, operating systems, web applications and hardware from a web and online learning development standpoint and as a user or technical support person.
For more information and to apply for the position go to: http://www.emints.org/about/employment/
UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Pearson Learning is seeking qualified content reviewers for a development project listed as a part-time, project-based employment. The timeline for reviews would occur in March through May of 2009. Applicants must have experience teaching the content area for which they are applying. This project involves reviewing manuscripts and courseware for online courses in the following areas:
Advanced Placement: US History, World History, Statistics, and Biology.
High School Math- all levels
High School Economics
High School Physical Science
Please send a resume and cover letter to Cindy Lohan.
cindy.lohan@pearson.com
UW-Stout: Good Training Opens the Door to Your Future
Here are some of the latest k-12 online jobs for your consideration.
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Assistant Principal position open
Primavera Online High School is seeking an Assistant Principal to oversee day-to-day instructional department operations including supervision of faculty personnel, recruitment, training, quality assurance monitoring, performance reviews, and interface with students and parents.
Must be computer proficient and possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft office products. Must have excellent conflict resolution abilities and the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner. Excellent written and verbal expression is essential to the job. Virtual experience as a student, teacher or administrator is required.
Must have a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience and also have a minimum of 3 years leadership or management experience in an educational setting.
State of Arizona Administrator Certificate preferred.
Resumes may be faxed to (480) 355-2118 or emailed to Judy Lindly at jlindly@primaveratech.org
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Language Arts Instructional Designer, Secondary Curriculum Developer
American Virtual Academy has an outstanding opportunity for a flexible, creative curriculum development professional with strong communication and customer service skills to create online secondary education English courses.
Key responsibilities:
•Design and create online presentations, audio scripts, manuals, training guides, and job aids
•Collaborate with subject matter experts to include optimal content
•Ensure continuity of approved templates, styles, and standards for all materials
•Design processes for the systematic evaluation, review and revision of materials
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred
•3 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development or higher education
•Background developing courses and an understanding of pedagogy
•Excellent teamwork skills
•Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Writing Tablets, Adobe Captivate,
Adobe Connect, or other course development software
Must work on site in Chandler, Arizona.
Resumes can be sent via fax to (480) 355-2118 or by email to Judy Lindly at jlindly@primaveratech.org.
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Middle & HS Online Teaching Positions, Online teachers needed
iQ Academy Washington, part of Evergreen Public Schools, is currently hiring online teachers. Secondary teachers are needed in a wide variety of high school and middle school subject areas, including but not limited to CTE, world languages, science, language arts, social studies, Advanced Placement courses, and math. All teaching and learning are done online. Qualified applicants must hold a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate. Knowledge/experience with online learning environments, especially Blackboard and Elluminate, is a plus.
For more information and application procedures, go to: Evergreen Public Schools online job posting
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Manager of Curriculum, Insight Schools
SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining curriculum offerings/instructional practices that support high levels of student achievement.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Manages the development of curriculum offerings that meet the needs of students and instructors as well as support organizational goals and objectives for both public and private high school environments.
2. Evaluates potential changes, additions, and deletions to online course catalog and solicits feedback regarding potential changes.
3. Directs and oversees course creation, editing and revision activities of instructors, online course developers, and subject matter experts.
4. Oversees and manages the alignment of course content with state standards and creates a standard evaluation instrument for online instructors.
5. Reviews, selects, and licenses curriculum from multiple vendors; reviews a variety of instructional tools available to instructors.
6. Works with vendors to evaluate their course offerings and instructional tools.
7. Evaluates third-party offerings and services for inclusion in program offerings and conducts “build vs. buy” analyses when creating course catalogs to determine whether the organization will create a course internally or license from third parties.
8. Collaborates with all stakeholders to create materials for teacher professional development and training sessions.
9. Develops curriculum and support tools for ESL and Special Education students.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Includes direct supervision of assigned team members; may also directly supervise clerical staff as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
A thorough knowledge of curriculum and instructional design as normally obtained through the completion of a Master’s degree in education or a related field, or through professional experience. Teaching or school administration experience preferred. K-12 experience is highly preferred.
Management and leadership experience in a business environment; experience in a for-profit education environment, a content company, publishing company, tutoring services business, or similar experience is preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of conceptual and strategic thinking and attention to detail in order to establish, goals, objectives, activities, policies and procedures, as described above.
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact growth and scale have on operational processes.
TRAVEL: Some travel required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. Must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be located in Portland, OR.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to: HR@insightschools.net
