I am contacting you from Ross Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding of globalization’s implications for precollegiate education. We are currently seeking an exceptional Instructional Designer to work with us on the development of a suite of innovative online professional development courses for K–12 teachers. A full job description is attached should you know of anyone with who might be interested in pursuing this opportunity.
| Spencer Holden <sholden@rossinstitute.org> |
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Founded by Courtney Sale Ross in 1996, Ross Institute promotes understanding of
globalization’s implications for precollegiate education and develops and provides
curriculum resources and mentoring to Ross School, which operates as Ross Institute’s
lab school, and to schools around the world interested in adopting the Ross model.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hr@ross.org.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER FOR ONLINE COURSES
Ross Institute seeks an Instructional Designer to lead content development of a suite of
innovative online professional development courses for K–12 teachers. This individual
will develop content and architect the user experience, applying their expertise in
instructional design and adult learning theory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer and working closely with the RLS Project
Director, Director of Academics, Academic Team, and Faculty, the Instructional Designer
has the following essential duties and responsibilities:
● Collaborate with Ross internal teams (academic content / writers, video
production, graphic design and technology) to develop schedule and identify
project milestones / deliverables
● Collaborate with UX designer on defining detailed functionality
● Work with subject matter experts to develop content including overseeing
● Identify/incorporate or develop appropriate learning activities/exercises
● Determines best presentation approach such as instructor-led,
● Collaborate on design and development of online, web-based and
script writing process
needed to enable learners to achieve learning objectives (e.g., delivery
timeframes, durations, techniques)
self-evaluations and assessments to ensure effectiveness of programs, and
recommending / implementing modifications as necessary
video-conferencing supported materials
● Analyze learning situations, assessing teaching style(s) and student audience
and apply appropriate learning theory, instructional design theory, and/or
technology to instructional design
● Maintain and develop course templates, models, standards and procedures
● Storyboard content for course creation and video production
● Test concepts, perform task and user analysis, and assist with user
● Generate user guides, online help, and technical documentation
● Work closely with Ross Technology on backend delivery plan / budgeting
● Work closely with Ross Communications to ensure aesthetic is consistent
● Explore application and effectiveness of new training
acceptance testing
with organizational branding
technologies/methodologies to enhance course instruction
● Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with at least 5 years of experience in
nonprofit or educational sector.
● Expert understanding of instructional design theory, online learning systems, best
practices and current research / theory in adult online learning
● Expert communication skills: written, verbal and presentation
● Expert knowledge of technical programs and resources utilized in e-learning
creation, such as video, animation, music, voice recording, etc.
● Experience developing interactive, innovative online courses (portfolio required)
● Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or other storyboarding
● Self-directed and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
● Thoughtful and creative under pressure; able to represent institutional
perspectives, mission, and objectives.
● Collaborative work style, sense of humor, and belief in possibilities.
● Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Mandarin an asset.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous benefits are
offered. Ross School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidate must sign a
confidentiality agreement. Ross School is a nonsmoking environment.
The position may be based in New York City or East Hampton, NY, with flexibility to
travel between both locations on a weekly basis, as needed.