INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Applications will be received until August 21st,. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Responsible for creating learning activities and course content. Works with subject matter experts to identify training needs and utilizes multimedia tools to enhance the learning process.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• $70,896 - $85,075, Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Develops training materials, course content, and learning activities
• Work with subject matter experts to identify and determine needs of the course and appropriate delivery method
• Creates multimedia course content and instructional material (audio, video, games, role plays, etc.) using a variety of media, applications, and program
• Manages course development projects, including determining and communicating scope of project, requirements, goals, and timeline
• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design
• Develop and test online and hybrid courses to ensure smooth content sequencing, flow of information, and relevancy
• Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of trainings
• Provide support and guidance to instructors and supervisors in the development and production of multiple online higher education courses, including course builds, interactives, activities, and assessment instrument

What You'll Need:

• HIgh School Diploma/GED
• Two years of relevant work experience in the design, development, and delivery of online course materials and education programs
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.