Virtual Virginia is looking for a skilled Instructional Designer.

http://www.teachers-teachers.com/virginia/viewVirginiaJobs.cfm?go=newpostings&action=newpostings&jobload=A36B1EC917-106383-37240-31186-106383&xPos=1

Virtual Virginia is seeking candidates for the position of Instructional Designer. The position description and responsibilities are listed below.

The Instructional Designer (ID) is responsible for planning, designing, and developing interactive Web applications and technologies for Virtual Virginia courses. The ID is responsible for providing advanced support using Web authorizing tools to design online content. The ID assists instructors in new technology and delivery systems. The ID participates in creating interactivities, increasing the level of usability and prescriptive learning in VVa courses, monitoring adherence to 508 and SCORM compliance, creating application customizations, and assisting in teacher training.

This position will be an independent contractor who will work approximately 20 hours per week for the 2010-2011 school year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides instructional design support to curriculum developments teams.
• Ensures development criteria and instructional design standards are met and implemented
• Ensures that 508 and copyright requirements are met and implemented in all courses.
• Assists with the successful planning, development, and delivery of professional development activities related to Dreamweaver, Fireworks, instructional design and other courses as needed for maintenance and development.
• Researches and uses development technology to enhance interactivity of assigned projects.
• Researches and uses development technology including but not limited to Flash, databases, JavaScript, and SCORM to increase level to adaptability, usability, and prescriptive learning.
• Works with the curriculum team and teachers to implement curriculum changes using the best instructional design standards.
• Works with the Virtual Virginia Technical Team to implement 21st century technology into courses.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years experience in the Information and/or Educational Technology field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Knowledge of HTML, Macromedia development products, and Web development technologies.
• Knowledge of web development standards such as 508 compliance, W3C and WCAG, and SCORM.
• Knowledge of course management systems such as Desire2Learn and Blackboard.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Scott Cloud, Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, Virtual Virginia, at scott.cloud@virtualvirginia.org.

Virtual Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.

Open Until Filled.

Welcome, September 13 Start Date (Cohort IV) students!

National Online Teacher of the Year Announced

Steven Sproles was honored last night along with the two other finalists for the SREB/iNacol Online Teacher of Year recognition at a dinner in New Orleans.

However, the top award went to fellow Virginia resident, Teresa Dove. Read more here. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition, Ms. Dove!

It is remarkable that two of top three online teachers as identified by these important organizations live in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We continue to be very proud of Mr. Sproles and the phenomenal service he provides his students.

Safe Travels and Good Luck, Mr. Sproles

On July 29, 2010 Virtual Virginia Social Studies Teacher Steven Sproles was named one of the three finalists for the first ever SREB/iNACOL Online K-12 Teacher of the Year Award. He was selected from over 50 nominations from around the country.

Today, Mr. Sproles is traveling to the SREB meeting in New Orleans to attend the awards ceremony.

Learn more about this honor and Steven’s nomination here:

http://home.sreb.org/publication/news1.aspx?Code=1267

Welcome, September 7 Start Date (Cohort III) students!

Virtual Virginia will be closed on September 6, 2010 for the Labor Day Holiday. All system users will continue to have access to their courses.