Job Description

General Description:
The Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) ("Restricted) will support a grant-funded project aimed at creating an innovative program for high school students in the region. This program will expand access to dual enrollment students with career development skills and quality work-based learning opportunities.

*This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period. *

• Attend and participate in project team meetings, in-person and virtual.
• Oversee the development of the work-based learning modules in collaboration with the Business Engagement and Career Services team, local school systems, SDV committee, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Develop SDV modules to include lesson plans, learning materials, worksheets, support materials, and assessments that incorporate work-based learning components.
• Ensure the new modules align with the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) Standards of Learning.
• Provide on-going review and revision in response to feedback from secondary and higher education constituents.
• Provide professional development and training for teachers and staff who will implement the new modules.
• The Instructional Designer will create age-appropriate and subject-specific course materials to enhance access to education and workforce opportunities. These materials will focus on academic and career awareness preparation.

KSA:

• Demonstrated ability to create learning modules that can be delivered through a Learning Management System, such as Canvas
• Knowledge of current theory and practices regarding curriculum research
• Ability to develop lesson plans to be implemented in the classroom
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor respectful of diversity and multiculturalism.
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Demonstrated instructional design abilities (lesson plan sample required)
• Knowledge of work-based learning best practices

Minimum Work Experience:

• Experience in developing teaching plans or training programs for high-school or college level students
• Experience teaching or advising students at the high school or college level
• Experience teaching the Student Development (SDV) course, or equivalent.
• Experience in collaborating across different stakeholders

Additional Considerations:

• Experience providing career and professional development advising or coaching
• Experience grant implementation or management
• Experience teaching high school or college level courses
• Experience in teaching the Student Development (SDV) course within the VCCS system

For further information and to Apply:

Background Check Statement: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: 

EEO STATEMENT: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

Salary/Compensation: $32,000 per year

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