Artificial Intelligence Learning Specialist (Contractor) (Virtual)

Job Description
The Artificial Intelligence Learning Specialist will take a pivotal role in advancing our educational offerings by providing strategic rigor and spearheading the design and implementation of AI-focused training material and curriculum. You'll leverage your technical skills, creativity, and experience to come up with new ideas that blend multimedia technologies and gamification strategies as you develop engaging, interactive learning experiences.
You know communication is key, so you'll meet with subject matter experts throughout the process to discuss learning material and incorporate feedback. To ensure your solution is hitting the mark, you'll collect and analyze results using evaluation methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick Model, then fine-tune your training for maximum impact. This is a chance to use your deep understanding of AI and learning and development methodologies to build a creative and engaging learning experience for all learners (teachers and students).
SUMMARY:
The Artificial Intelligence Learning Specialist will take a pivotal role in advancing our educational offerings by providing strategic rigor and spearheading the design and implementation of AI-focused training material and curriculum. You'll leverage your technical skills, creativity, and experience to come up with new ideas that blend multimedia technologies and gamification strategies as you develop engaging, interactive learning experiences.
You know communication is key, so you'll meet with subject matter experts throughout the process to discuss learning material and incorporate feedback. To ensure your solution is hitting the mark, you'll collect and analyze results using evaluation methodologies such as the Kirkpatrick Model, then fine-tune your training for maximum impact. This is a chance to use your deep understanding of AI and learning and development methodologies to build a creative and engaging learning experience for all learners (teachers and students).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
· Serve as the primary authority on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, possessing in-depth knowledge of AI technologies, methodologies, and their application to learning environments.
· Provide strategic rigor on AI as the team designs training material, performance support tools, learner-centered content and learning application experiences related to AI applications in education.
· Recommend cutting-edge multimedia technologies and strategies, including blended learning and gamification, to build a successful learning environment
· Meet with subject matter experts to discuss AI learning material and incorporate feedback
· Create and deliver live and asynchronous professional development for Stride leaders and teachers around AI technologies and applications in education.
· Build creative and engaging learning experiences for all learners.
· Assess the effectiveness of trainings, then fine-tune and present the results to stakeholders.
· Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and educational technology, incorporating emerging trends into the development of innovative and effective learning experiences.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Three (3) or more years of experience creating and delivering professional development to leaders and teachers
· Demonstrated experience with applications of AI tools and technologies in education
· Understanding of effective adult training methodologies and instructional design principles
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
· MS365 proficient
· Ability to clear required background check
Certificates and Licenses:
· None required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Master's degree in education, educational leadership, computer/data science, communications, or related field of study
· Five (5) years of related experience in talent development, educational training, instructional design, or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Experience managing end-to-end projects involving multiple stakeholders, including planning, execution, and evaluation of training programs.
· Experience in analyzing learning needs and creating engaging, effective, and innovative learning solutions.
· Proven experience in developing PDs or training on Artificial Intelligence in education in various formats, such as e-learning modules, instructor-led training, videos, simulations, etc.
· Ability to research AI tools and effectively plan for trainings around their use in educational settings
· Assess training effectiveness through the Kirkpatrick Model
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

• Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
• We anticipate the hourly rate range to be $40.00 to $50.00. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
  
• The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
  
• Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
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Contractor
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)