Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer works with faculty to design and develop materials and academic online and face to face courses grounded in sound educational theory and best practices in instructional design and instructional technology using multimedia. Critical Tasks This document indicates the critical tasks and level of work expected of the Instructional Designer. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities. Consults with the Lead Instructional Designer, faculty, and course design staff the development and evaluation of online and hybrid courses materials, teaching, and assessment techniques to promote effective teaching and learning through formative and summative evaluation procedures. Works with Subject Matter Experts, Multimedia Developer and the Coordinator of Integrated Technology Service to understand the requirements, goals and needs of the online course content such as education interactions visual analogies, maps, lists, graphs, tables and charts, comparisons and contrast, colorful descriptions, sequence indicators, comparative dimensions, or other ways of narrative visualization. Designs and selects materials, and instructional uses of new technologies; recommends procedures and solutions for effective learning and instruction. Instructional knowledge about learning based on objectives and rubrics. Assures that the course design complies with the established PUPR standards to define quality of college –level online and hybrid courses. Align content under quality matters standards within the Institutional template. Provides faculty development course design workshops based on pedagogical practices of online teaching-learning and other training activities associated to these functions. Integrate digital content E-books in the courses design structure or LMS. Required Skills Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Blackboard Learning Management Tools, and other applications. Proficiency in Adobe CC, Articulate 360, MS Office 365, iSpring, and Monday platform. Fast learner of new instructional technologies such as Lightboard, Lecture Capture and Virtual Reality Knowledge and use of Blackboard platforms Knowledge in the use and integration of open Educational Resources. Knowledge of current techniques and best practices in course design Knowledge of instructional applications of new technologies in learning environments Knowledge of the course design rubric and processes such as Quality Matters. Strong team and service-oriented skills. Flexibility and adaptability. Self-motivated, disciplined, organized, and able to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines. Experience in successfully prioritizing, managing multiple projects, and working in a diverse and professional team environment. Perform essential functions and required duties as assigned Design, develop and evaluate instructional materials, recommend instructional objectives. Design and develop examples of lessons and assessment instruments. Troubleshoot instructional and learning problems in a variety of settings. Train faculty; make effective oral and written presentations; and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing duties. Relationships and Roles Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, foster innovation. Collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity. Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Virtual Education and Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationship M.Ed.in Instructional Design and Technology Integration with E-Learning –Instructional Design/Educational Technology and/or four-years’ experience of Instructional Design at higher #J-18808-Ljbffr Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico