Position Type:
Curriculum/Secondary Content Developer

Date Posted:
2/28/2021

Location:
Virtual | Remote | Online

Date Available:
06/15/2021

Closing Date:
05/28/2021

PURPOSE

The Virtual Virginia ("VVA") Content Developer will work with the Curriculum Development team to create digital content that aligns with Virginia Standards of Learning. The Content Developer is responsible for creating modules of well-designed and appropriately aligned online lessons, assignments, interactives, and instructional materials.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Content Developer for each of the following courses (one per course):

• World Mythology
• AP English Literature
• Virginia and US History
• AP European History
• AP U.S. Government
• AP Psychology
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• Environmental Science (non-AP)
• Earth Science II - Astronomy
• Chemistry II
• AP Physics II
• Arabic II
• French IV
• German I
• Italian I
• Japanese I
• Spanish II
• Spanish III
• Spanish IV
• Chinese IV
• Introduction to Game Design & Development
• Visual Art and Design I
• Digital Media and Design I
• Music Production and Recording I
• General Music I
• Theatre History I
• Dance History I
• Art History I
• Music History I
• AP Music Theory

RESPONSIBLE TO:
VVA Curriculum Supervisor

NOTE: this is a part-time, project-based position for the 21-22 school year that requires an average of 10 hours per week.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A passion and commitment for creating high-quality digital content
• A visionary with ability to anticipate the learning needs of students
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Committed to equity and diversity
• Creative problem-solver with ability to identify and address issues proactively
• Ability to build authentic relationships among colleagues and supervisors
• A positive attitude, high degree of flexibility, curiosity to learn, creativity, dedication, resourcefulness, and energy

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop digital content and instructional materials that align to appropriate state and national standards
• Understand and apply Quality Matters principles and National Standards for Quality Online Courses to content development practices
• Submit content and instructional materials for review by the project deadlines
• Respond positively to constructive criticism and incorporate all requested revisions as part of the Development Process
• Demonstrate a commitment to copyright compliance and accessibility standards in content development practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in the content area
• Recent teaching experience in the content area
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Desire to improve online and blended learning
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication
• Experience developing curriculum

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of recent teaching experience in the specified course
• Curriculum development experience for online courses
• Experience in teaching online with Virtual Virginia or another online provider
• Experience developing video content for online courses
• Experience developing interactive content for online courses
• Training in Quality Matters Understanding the K-12 Rubric and/or Reviewer Course