Position Type:
Curriculum

Date Posted:
4/6/2021

Location:
Virtual | Remote | Online

Date Available:
04/26/2021

Closing Date:
04/19/2021

PURPOSE

The Virtual Virginia ("VVA") Subject Matter Expert ("SME") will work with the K-8 Curriculum Development team to evaluate K-5 Reading courses as they are being written with the Virginia Standards of Learning.

RESPONSIBLE TO

VVA Curriculum Supervisor

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A passion and commitment for creating high-quality digital content
• 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

• Research standards that align with the course.
• Analyze course content and assessments for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Track standards alignment and determine if standards are not addressed.
• Provide written feedback to the curriculum team on the course alignment.
• Respond positively to constructive criticism.
• Demonstrate a commitment to copyright compliance and accessibility standards in content development practices.
• Understand and apply Quality Matters principles and National Standards for Quality Online Courses to content development practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and Reading/ELA content expertise at the K-5 level
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication
• Curriculum development experience for online courses
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Experience in teaching online with Virtual Virginia or another online provider
• Training in Quality Matters Understanding the K-12 Rubric and/or Reviewer Course
• Completion of the Teaching with Virtual Virginia training course