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Full-Time Position Announcement
12 month contract, with possible extension

iEARN-USA http://us.iearn.org

iEARN-USA is the national member of iEARN (the International Education and Resource Network), the leading non-profit global educational network (130 countries) that enables teachers and students to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on educational projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

Job Title: iEARN-USA Online Course Instructional Designer
Start Date: October 30, 2009 – Conditional on Grant Funding

Responsibilities:
The Instructional Designer will have overall responsibility for designing and implementing two new online professional development courses to prepare K-12 educators worldwide to integrate new technology and collaboration tools into the classroom. Job responsibilities include: collaborating with iEARN professional development and technology staff, as well as representatives of a major software company providing new technology tools to design and build courses that will prepare educators to use these tools; developing and offering professional development training to potential online course facilitators and discussion leaders; collaborating with iEARN technical staff on online enrollment and administration of the two courses, which may have up to 100,000 educator participants; and working with iEARN staff and representatives of the software company to evaluate and develop a certification process for educators successfully completing the courses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional systems or field related to educational technology. Master’s degree in Instructional Systems, Education, Communications or related field preferred.

• Proficiencies in the Moodle CMS and multimedia authoring software such as HTML, PowerPoint, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and Windows Microsoft Office required.

• In-depth and demonstrated knowledge, understanding and application of instructional design theory and principles, learning theory, instructional technology, and adult online learning.

• Ability to apply principles of effective client consultation and team processes.

• Ability to complete projects within a specified timeline while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience with course management software (e.g., Moodle) and with development of online courses

• Familiarity with basic technologies used for instruction and training as well as ability to quickly learn new software tools for enhancing teaching and learning in the classroom.

• Awareness of accessibility considerations in instructional design.

• Interest in international education, preferably involving interactive Internet-based technologies

• Flexibility

• Proven administrative skills

• Sense of humor

Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Location: 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115

Send cover letter and resume to: Lisa Jobson ljobson@us.iearn.org

Please note: Position above is contingent on a finalized funding agreement, which is anticipated, but not confirmed.