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The Career Education Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for writing and revising activities and assessments, both for online and printed curricula, for multiple Career Education subjects in Grades 6-12. Applicants' primary area of expertise can be in any Career Education discipline, including, but not limited to, business and entrepreneurship, IT and technology, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, or the trades. In addition to collaborating on projects in their own area of expertise, the writer must be willing to apply their knowledge of instructional design to other career-area projects when needed. This writer must possess a deep knowledge of instructional design and must demonstrate an understanding of best practices in online education. The writer will work directly in online platforms in a fast-paced environment. The writer will need to adhere to house-style guidelines, including accessibility guidelines. This position is project-based, and the writer will follow the instructional design guidelines and requirements of the Stride CRE curriculum team. All content produced will be original.
SUMMARY: The Career Education Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for writing and revising activities and assessments, both for online and printed curricula, for multiple Career Education subjects in Grades 6-12. Applicants' primary area of expertise can be in any Career Education discipline, including, but not limited to, business and entrepreneurship, IT and technology, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, or the trades. In addition to collaborating on projects in their own area of expertise, the writer must be willing to apply their knowledge of instructional design to other career-area projects when needed. This writer must possess a deep knowledge of instructional design and must demonstrate an understanding of best practices in online education. The writer will work directly in online platforms in a fast-paced environment. The writer will need to adhere to house-style guidelines, including accessibility guidelines. This position is project-based, and the writer will follow the instructional design guidelines and requirements of the Stride CRE curriculum team. All content produced will be original.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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.
Job Type
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)
The Career Education Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for writing and revising activities and assessments, both for online and printed curricula, for multiple Career Education subjects in Grades 6-12. Applicants' primary area of expertise can be in any Career Education discipline, including, but not limited to, business and entrepreneurship, IT and technology, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, or the trades. In addition to collaborating on projects in their own area of expertise, the writer must be willing to apply their knowledge of instructional design to other career-area projects when needed. This writer must possess a deep knowledge of instructional design and must demonstrate an understanding of best practices in online education. The writer will work directly in online platforms in a fast-paced environment. The writer will need to adhere to house-style guidelines, including accessibility guidelines. This position is project-based, and the writer will follow the instructional design guidelines and requirements of the Stride CRE curriculum team. All content produced will be original.
SUMMARY: The Career Education Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for writing and revising activities and assessments, both for online and printed curricula, for multiple Career Education subjects in Grades 6-12. Applicants' primary area of expertise can be in any Career Education discipline, including, but not limited to, business and entrepreneurship, IT and technology, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, or the trades. In addition to collaborating on projects in their own area of expertise, the writer must be willing to apply their knowledge of instructional design to other career-area projects when needed. This writer must possess a deep knowledge of instructional design and must demonstrate an understanding of best practices in online education. The writer will work directly in online platforms in a fast-paced environment. The writer will need to adhere to house-style guidelines, including accessibility guidelines. This position is project-based, and the writer will follow the instructional design guidelines and requirements of the Stride CRE curriculum team. All content produced will be original.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.
- Author and revise course content, including core course instruction, assessments, multimedia, and/or practice games.
- Use Stride authoring tools and processes, as well as adhere to the instructional design guidelines set forth by the Stride team.
- Accept and incorporate feedback to produce the most robust product.
- Provide accurate updates to project management regarding project status.
- Communicate availability and strive to maintain a consistent time commitment.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three (5) years of instructional or curriculum experience
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong technology skills, use of media, and instructional design techniques
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including good interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with creativity, independence, and high standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on large-scale projects, adapt to new environments, and meet new challenges head-on.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and so on); Web proficiency.
- Ability to clear required background check
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, education, or a related field
- Subject matter expertise in a career area
- Product development experience
- Knowledge of best practices associated with designing curricula for online education.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
- We anticipate the hourly rate range to be $25.00 to $35.00 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.
Job Type
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)
