Online Instructional Designer

Job Title: Online Instructional Designer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 102

Work Days: 226

Reports To: Coordinator Design Support Services

Primary Purpose

To provide effective online and blended learning design that aligns with best practices, leadership, professional development, technical assistance, and other related products and services for internal departments that impact campuses, districts, and charter schools that will ensure improved student academic achievement. Consult with external and internal personnel on online and blended learning course design and development.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

Master's Degree in education, instructional design, or instructional technology or equivalent, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with external clients, ESC staff campus/district/charter school personnel

Strong organizational, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Deep knowledge of LMS design tools (Canvas preferred)

Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques, processes and standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology and non-technology media, materials development, and implementation principles

Knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional strategies, curriculum development, evaluation, and learning transfer

Knowledge of and skills in design principles, blended and online learning, and computer applications for project management and communication purposes

Expertise with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and eLearning authoring software applications (e.g., Camtasia, Illustrator, H5P, storyline, PowerPoint)

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of accessibility standards for web-based content

Experience

Two (2) years of related training and course development experience

Experience with learning management systems

Experience with eLearning authoring tools

Online teaching and/or instructional design, preferred

Two (2) years of teaching experience, preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

Actively participate in and/or provide leadership of inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, to improve the ESC's internal operations, and meet the established goals and objectives of the ESC.

Respond as the first point of contact to all stakeholders in the education community

Participate in designated local, state, and national professional development activities and share information with ESC staff and appropriate regional personnel

Develop instructional design projects from inception to completion

Provide instructional design and course development support to internal consultants

Assist in the development of course content and instructional strategies, including course materials, assessment techniques, and appropriate integration of instructional technologies and best practices

Develop graphics, audio, video, animation, and interactive design elements

Develop online design resources and ESC norms for design

Perform online course reviews and apply design principles

Research and recommend online learning technology solutions

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Duties

None

Equipment/Specialized Software Used

Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate 360, Canvas LMS, Google Workspace, H5P, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, TechSmith), network resources, Internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the functions of the job. Electronic messaging systems.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required, work with frequent interruptions, and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental: Open cubicles/workstations

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.

Revision Date: July 2025

Benefits at ESC Region 11

$645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance

Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities

Retirement Account Matching Program

HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered

10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)

5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)