Instructional Designer Job at Paratext Downloads in Dallas

Responsibilities: Conduct research and collaborate with subject experts Create instructional material: courses, curriculum, and training manuals Design content to optimize learning Create visual, audio, and interactive learning tools Meet with Language Technology staff and field personnel to understand their training needs Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management Minor Responsibilities: Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings Be available to travel to meet with the larger department team at least once per year Be available to travel biannually to the Language Technology Conference Participate in professional conferences and meetings Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A servant heart attitude Demonstrated experience in training and teaching Demonstrated experience with designing lesson plans or other instructional content Creativity, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively with a team Good interpersonal skills of communication Good organizational skills The ability to make decisions in a timely manner The ability to generate multiple solutions to the problem The ability to quickly pick up technical concepts The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively Education and Experience: Instructional Designers should have experience designing lesson plans and other instructional content. A Bachelor's degree in instructional design, academic technology, or curriculum management, or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning. Use of Learning that Lasts or similar principles will be important for a successful training approach. Training and Orientation: Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr