Instructional Designer Jobs

An Instructional Designer in school administration plays a critical role in creating, developing and implementing educational programs, curriculum, and instructional materials. They often collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure that these instructional programs are aligned with educational goals and standards. Their responsibilities may include conducting needs assessments, devising instructional strategies, creating evaluation methodologies, and training teachers on the effective use of instructional materials. They also utilize technology to enhance the learning experience, incorporating e-learning strategies, digital content, and learning management systems.

Important skills for an Instructional Designer include excellent communication and collaboration abilities, knowledge of curriculum development and learning theories, technological proficiency, and strong project management skills. They should ideally have a Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field. Additionally, certifications such as the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or the eLearning Guild's Certified Instructional Designer/Developer can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Instructional Designer, individuals might have worked as a Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, or Educational Consultant. These roles provide valuable experience in understanding the educational process, working with diverse learners, and implementing instructional strategies.

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Instructional Systems Designer

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 days ago

Description The NISC IV group at Leidos currently has an opening for a Intructional Systems Designer to work in our Oklahoma City, OK office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience...

Multimedia E-Learning Developer

  • Merrifield, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrifield, VA
  • 6 days ago

Partner cross-functionally with other team members, such as instructional designers, AV, IT, instructors, and production teams, to accomplish tasks and complete projects....

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Learning

  • Bellevue, NE
  • 16 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE
  • 16 days ago

improvement and district improvement goals....

Learning & Development Specialist (Trainer 3) Davis, CA, Job ID 69367 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : Sacramento County, Yolo County Location : UC ANR...

E-Learning Designer - AZ - On Site

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 25 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 25 days ago

Qualifications Work experience as a Trainer, Content Creator, or similar role. 2+ years of experience with Articulate Storyline 360....

Remote Work

Academic Advisor

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken is seeking a highly-motivated and energetic candidate to fill the position of Academic Advisor. Job...

Learning Experience Designer, Commercial Servicing

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 hour ago

Continuous Improvement: Apply adult learning theories and methodologies to enhance learner engagement and retention....

Senior Learning Experience Designer

  • Normal, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 1 hour ago

The ideal candidate combines instructional design expertise with a deep understanding of user-centric design principles to craft scalable learning solutions across various modalities (ILT, OLT, VILT...

GT/Curriculum Specialist

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Salary Confidential GT/Curriculum Specialist REGION IX EDUCATION SERV CNTR Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Location: Austin, TX - 78767-0400...

Upward Bound Academic Advisor Part-Time - Muscle Shoals

  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 1 hour ago

Northwest Shoals Community College Upward Bound Academic Advisor Part-Time - Muscle Shoals in Muscle Shoals , Alabama Upward Bound Academic Advisor - Muscle Shoals Project (Grant Funded) - PART...

Machine Learning Developer

  • Grand Island, NE
  • 1 hour ago
  • Grand Island, NE
  • 1 hour ago

A machine learning developer provides specialized support for AI systems by building, deploying, optimizing, and maintaining high-quality software applications utilizing ML (machine learning) and...

Learning and Development Specialist (L and D Specialist)

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 hour ago

Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) for professional and engaging learning programs and products....

Learning And Development Specialist

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 hour ago

Provide instructional design for learning activities, audio-visual materials, instructor guides and lesson plans....

Instructional Coordinator

  • MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • MD
  • 1 hour ago

Instructional Coordinator Anne Arundel Community College Application First Name Last Name Email address Captcha / Bot check: Copy from here ...to here Click to hear these letters. What is this?...

Instructional Designer

  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Insight Global Instructional Designer in Oakland , California Job Description One of the nation's largest university systems is in need of an Instructional Designer to assist with course material development...

Instructional Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Chatbots for Instruction
Learn how chatbots can make ideal partners for studentsas well as teachersin instruction. Conversational AI tools like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm, and education is one of the biggest...
Instructional Design and Technology
Learn how to design and operate the learning platforms of the future. Engage and inspire students through technology. Learn how to create enhanced learning opportunities using the latest tools and...
Instructional Design Models
Explore traditional and current instructional design models as you develop an Instructional Design Document (IDD) for an outline of an online course. In todays interconnected world, online...

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Salary for Instructional Designer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Instructional Designers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Bachelor's Degree
20.0%
Doctorate Degree
18.2%
High School or GED
2.7%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructional Designers
2-4 years
32.4%
6-8 years
28.3%
4-6 years
16.8%
1-2 years
11.0%
None
11.0%
10+ years
0.3%
Less than 1 year
0.1%



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