Instructional Designer
- Employer
- Wilson Language Training
- Location
- Oxford, MA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Product, Services & Policy, Curriculum / Instructional Design
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Job Summary:
The Instructional Designer supports the Program Development Department�s work in the creation of dynamic, innovative and highly interactive learning experiences for the instructors and trainers of Wilson� programs. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for translating storyboards, creative designs and conceptualizations into interactive e-learning opportunities to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies in an effective and appealing manner.
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Requirements:
Skills:
Special Competency Requirements :
Education or Certification:
Experience
Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.
The Instructional Designer supports the Program Development Department�s work in the creation of dynamic, innovative and highly interactive learning experiences for the instructors and trainers of Wilson� programs. The Instructional Designer will be responsible for translating storyboards, creative designs and conceptualizations into interactive e-learning opportunities to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies in an effective and appealing manner.
Essential Job Functions
- Design a variety of instructional materials for traditional instructor-led courses, online programs, e-learning products, and other programs as needed.
- Create engaging and interactive learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of professional learning.
- Develop materials for courses based on information provided by Wilson�s subject matter experts, professional learning team, and instructors to maximize learning outcomes.
- Create realistic objectives for learning or performance for educators and trainers .
- Determine the criteria to evaluate the learner�s performance and develop assessment instruments.
- Redesign courses for online presentation that are conducive to distance learning programs while still adhering to academic goals of Wilson.
- Recommend changes to existing courses, including technology, or instructional methods, to better adhere to delivery options.
- Analyze courses to ensure they meet or exceed Wilson standards and provide reports for leadership review.
- Adapt coursework to assist learners with disabilities so that they are able to experience the same learning opportunities as others.
- Collaborate with other Wilson teams to launch new and updated courses and trainings.
- Maintain project documentation and course resources.
- Troubleshoot, problem solve, and edit coursework as needed.
- Remain aware of all emerging trends in instructional technologies and make recommendations about when to adopt certain systems to continue to offer the best learning experience possible.
- Understand and display WLT�s values.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Skills:
- Proven work experience in instructional design and e-learning development
- Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
- Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
- Solid knowledge of course development software (Articulate, Captivate) and learning management systems (LMS).
- Visual design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard.
- Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts.
- Must be able to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be collaborative and be able to work independently.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
- Should have a background in accessibility, usability, and experience design, information design and communications, as well as knowledge of instructional design models, strategies, and best practices.
- Experience building SCORM 1.2 and 2004 courses, with Articulate course development tools preferred.
Special Competency Requirements :
- The ability to conceptually and intuitively understand how people learn.
- Know how to connect with an audience on an emotional level.
- Be capable of imagining oneself as the learner/audience member.
- Brainstorm creative treatments and innovative instructional strategies.
- The ability to convert a classroom lecture to a creative, innovative, interactive online course that helps students learn more efficiently and retain their newly acquired knowledge over time.
- Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, interactions and the finished product.
- Meld minds with Subject Matter Experts and team members.
- The ability to work collaboratively to problem solve challenges encountered throughout the design process.
- Know the capabilities of eLearning development tools and software.
- Understand related fields�usability and experience design, information design, communications and new technologies.
Education or Certification:
- Bachelor�s degree in instructional design, education, educational technology or an equivalent field
- Master�s Degree preferred.
Experience
- 2-4 years minimum (5+ years preferred) experience in instructional design and e-learning development
- Expert Level � skills using Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), Adobe (Captivate) or similar technologies
- Video/Audio editing
- K-12 teaching experience preferred
- Background/skillset in graphic design preferred
Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.
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