Instructional Designer

SUMMARY The Instructional Designer will develop and maintain engaging and accessible K-12 course content for our online Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas, using identified curricular resources. POSITION DETAILS Hours: Up to 25-35 hours per week Project-based: Each project will be assigned a set amount of hours. Rate: $35 per hour Hours: 8:00-4:00 Commitment: 12 months Start Date: 7/13-7/16 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES Canvas Development: Build and organize course modules using department templates to ensure a consistent, navigable student experience. OER Integration: Seamlessly integrate and configure external tools (CK-12, CommonLit, TCI) and digital content directly into Canvas. Course Production: Manage high-volume tasks, including updating naming conventions, applying templates, and embedding interactives (quizzes, rubrics, discussions, including LTI resources). Accessibility & Quality: Ensure all content meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards (alt text, captions) and aligns with instructional design best practices. Instructional Partnership: Collaborate with the BVA team to translate instructional content into engaging, interactive digital learning experiences. Maintenance: Update and troubleshoot course materials as platform features and district policies evolve. Training: Complete mandated asynchronous training; attend some synchronous meetings as required. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree plus advanced training in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, or a closely related field required. Experience designing content for Learning Management Systems required; Canvas preferred. Excellent written and visual communication skills required. Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines required. Pennsylvania teaching certification strongly preferred. Familiarity with diverse student populations strongly preferred. Knowledge of K-12 or higher education online learning environments strongly preferred. Proficiency with multimedia authoring tools and instructional design software strongly preferred. CREDENTIALING Paid clearances! PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance PA Department of Education FBI – Use code: 1KG6XN Education Documentation – Diploma or official transcripts (Clearances current within 12 months) BENEFITS Paid credential renewals. Medical benefits for employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week (Employer paid base medical plan). Dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits for employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week: Life insurance, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection. 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 3% employer match. Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition discounts through educational partnerships. Milestone service awards. Employee referral bonus. Gift card raffle on pay‑day Fridays. OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances! #J-18808-Ljbffr