Instructional Specialist Job Description

Instructional Specialist Job Description

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Instructional specialist provides professional development and materials to support bilingual teachers and general education teachers which will include literacy development in the first and a second language, instructional strategies for language learners, use of data to plan effective instruction and other topics based on needs for support.

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Incorporating industry best practices related to instructional design, adult learning theory, and technology trends when designing strategies and developing associated learning programs

Develop training curriculum that addresses public health competencies

Provide authorship support to subject matter field experts

Participate in marketing activities for the WRPHTC

Assist with the preparing of scientific reports, posters, presentations and manuscripts

Participate in WRPHTC and stakeholder meetings

Direct instruction for the LSAT exam, and verbal and written sections of the GRE, GMAT, ACT and SAT exams

Identify, instruct and monitor the use of test taking and learning strategies

Attend and represent the Think Tank at events including graduate school admissions events, college fairs, employee professional development seminars

Responsible for regularly communicating the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Assistant Director

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Instructional Specialist

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NETS*T, ISTE, EMS, OWL, DRAW, CTT, FLETC, ARRT, QM, CLASS

Education for Instructional Specialist

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the instructional specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Design, Teaching, Faculty, Instructional Technology, Management, Technology, Communication, Educational Technology, Leadership

Skills for Instructional Specialist

Desired skills for instructional specialist include:

Teaching principles

Practices and procedures

English Language Learners strategies

Educational and training resources

Differentiated instruction

Effective instructional strategies and techniques

Lesson planning and student assessment

Experience with interdisciplinary curriculum development

Best practices in first line instruction and purposeful planning

Principles of curriculum development

Desired experience for instructional specialist includes:

IT Training Experience REQUIRED (applications, tools, systems, processes)

Sales Training and development and huge plus!

Bachelor’s Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience and education

3+ years of experience with implementing quality control and assurance measures for learning and training programs

3+ years of experience as an instructional designer, educator, or consultant, focusing on developing quality learning assets for federal government clients

Experience with Section 508 requirements

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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an instructional specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.

Responsibilities for instructional specialist

Support divisional student success efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work

Support department through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work

Provides academic mentoring support to a select group of student athletes with a focus on the development of academic skills to foster and encourage independent learning

Develops and/or strengthens academic skills including time management, organization, study skills and prioritization across all related subject areas

Monitors, creates and presents regular progress reports

Coordinate the operation of and/or serve as a Certified Instructor for EMT Programs

Coordinate and facilitate course for physicians and mid-level providers

Oversee, manage and maintain approval and data for EMS Continuing Education Programs, student applications/participation and general course information

Develop, prepare, assemble and distribute materials for course participants

Develop, prepare and monitor course budgets, expenditures and processes

Qualifications for instructional specialist

Familiarity with ADDIE-based education environments

Fluent in Articulate Storyline and Captivate

Managing a team of 6-8 personnel Experience with Adult Instruction is preferred

Effective communication skills with a diverse group of people are required

As a member of the Leadership and Professional Development Team the Sr

Background in public health and/or health education and/or health services

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Our growing company is hiring for an instructional specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Responsibilities for instructional specialist

Assist ESMLRC Medical Director and Director in coordinating the efforts of hospitals serving as affiliates to the EMSLRC in the Paramedic and EMT Programs

Evaluate and implement changes to EMSRLC educational programs to support the mission, strategic plan and financial integrity in accordance with overall departmental objectives

Assist with other course direction/instruction as directed by Director

Assist in the conduct of educational meetings

Help collect, organize and produce educational materials

Assist with School and Community gardens

Assist Program Coordinator with the Master Gardner and Urban Horticulture programs

Assist in planning, establishment and evaluation of educational field research projects

Plans and supervises the set up of laboratory experiments including assembling equipment, preparing reagents and solutions

Class facilitation in various content areas

Qualifications for instructional specialist

Provides faculty with assistance and training in the use of instructional technologies to support educational objectives

Must be extremely reliable, good interpersonal skills, punctual, detail oriented and well-organized

Basic instructional technology training skills or demonstrated training experience

Advanced degree in Rhetoric, Composition, English, Philosophy or Law

Knowledge of educational and training development

The ability to teach students how to use logic and think critically, analyze an issue/argument, recognize relevant information and determine at what point there is sufficient information to reach a conclusion

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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an instructional specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Responsibilities for instructional specialist

Coach subject matter experts during all phases of course development and delivery

Evaluate current training solutions and make recommendations for change when necessary

Assume a leadership position, interacting routinely with business leaders, experts, corporate employees, manufacturing associates, sales personnel and many others in the development and delivery of learning content

Develop and maintain relationships with key internal customers to identify emerging training needs and business challenges

Assists in teaching subject matter in related areas via online course delivery

Grades and evaluates assignments

Communicates with students regarding course work, course inquiries, program or university-related information

Provides written summary of course activities to instructor

Conducts weekly office hours via Google Hangout, Skype, Adobe Connect

Assists and/or organizes, promotes, coordinates and conducts specific programs with individuals

Qualifications for instructional specialist

Experience in mentoring, counseling, instructing, tutoring, and or teaching in a secondary and/or post-secondary educational environment

Experience in interacting with diverse student populations

Experience in mentoring at-risk students

Experience in assisting student athletes academically and motivating students academically

1-3 years experience in Emergency Medical Services setting as either a Paramedic or Registered Nurse

Extensive knowledge of student instruction/teaching experience

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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of instructional specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.

Responsibilities for instructional specialist

Participate in and strategize in marketing activities for the WRPHTC

Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultations with customer representatives, managers, instructors or subject matter experts (SMEs)

Designs and develops training manuals, learning modules/lessons, and related course materials

Reviews training materials for consistency and conformity to established standards

Delivers training or assists in the delivery of training using a variety of instructional techniques

Monitors and evaluates training programs to ensure they are current and effective

Assists instructors, consultants or vendors when conducting training

Performs administrative tasks such as monitoring costs, scheduling classes, setting up systems and equipment, and coordinating enrollment

Assist teaching technical subject matter online in Communication and Business Communication courses

Utilize web-based learning technologies

Qualifications for instructional specialist

Demonstrated knowledge of current emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and current practices

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, follow-up, and multi-task with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at the working proficiency level

Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office

1-3 years Critical Care Paramedic or Emergency Department/Critical Care Registered Nurse experience desired

1-3 years previous experience managing adult learner education programs desired

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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of instructional specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.

Responsibilities for instructional specialist

Coordinate, plan for, and oversee the development of holistic performance solutions architectures

Monitor development of component solutions to ensure relevance, fit, and applicability within holistic solutions architectures

Manage vendor relationships to ensure products are of high quality, are relevant, and fit within broader solutions architecture

Assist with evaluation of program needs, and develop resources to assist students in math, Microsoft Word and Excel, and academic success strategies

Support the Associate Director in outreach to programs who require additional support in math and Microsoft Office for their students

Contribute to the redesign, reorganization, and delivery format of content on the ASC Success Strategies webpage

Collaborate with ASC leadership and GA staff to create webinars, blogs or podcasts relevant student needs and ASC academic success strategies

Assist in training of new graduate assistant tutors and contribute to graduate assistant professional development training

Act as webinar technical specialist for Adobe Connect and assist ASC leadership in training, creating, and using software program

Communicate well with students by establishing online rapport and maintaining a friendly, helpful, patient, and interested attitude and demeanor

Qualifications for instructional specialist

Extensive experience developing/creating/establishing/delivering course curriculum, schedules, manuals, and brochures desired

Working experience with course management software desired

Working operational management (financial/administrative) desired

Basic knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations desired

EMS Instructor/Evaluator certification highly desirable

1-3 years in course development and course redesign, including creation of instructional and training materials—print and digital, and workshop presentation development and delivery (multiple)

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