Senior Instructional Designer # 012557

Kamehameha Schools has a Senior Instructional Designer position available at Kapālama Campus, O'ahu.

Education:

Master's Degree in Distance Learning, Educational technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Communications/Multi-Media, telecommunications or closely related field.

In lieu of a Master's, Bachelor's with five or more years of directly related experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• More than 5 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated competence in Windows and Mac operating systems and core MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in distance learning theories, instructional design models, instructional strategies, educational technology and curriculum development using online and Web-based applications.
• Experience with administration of learning management system.
• Background in educational instruction, including curriculum development and facilitation of distance learning courses.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching and training in distance learning and/or instructional technology.
• Knowledge of current research, best practices and resources in distance learning, instructional design and educational technology.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced, technology environment and adapt quickly and efficiently to change, as well as to implement change.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Demonstrated graphic design skills and ability to develop and produce online resources in support of education.
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with various levels within and outside of KS with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated and/or skill in organizational competencies of accountability, change effectiveness, collaboration and teamwork, communication, Hawaiian cultural commitment and innovation.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take appropriate initiative, manage multiple tasks, establish work priorities, and balance competing priorities and deadlines.
• Solid problem-solving skills and results oriented to identify and resolve existing or potential problems.
• Experience designing culturally appropriate materials for a variety of age groups with diverse learning and teaching styles.
• Familiarity with social media.
• Work flexible hours as necessary.
• Valid driver's license.

Summary of Duties:

• Supports the Instructional Services Center (ISC) by leading and providing KS-wide support and consultation in instructional design.
• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements and evaluates (ADDIE) ISC culture-based projects with a focus on distance learning.
• Leads cross-functional teams in planning, execution, control and reporting of moderate to high risk projects, or multiple moderate risk projects, within the constraints of scope, cost, quality, time and stakeholder expectations.
• Designs, develops and delivers multimedia technology training to KS clients face-to-face or online in one-to-one, small and large group settings.
• Conducts evaluations to assess effectiveness of ISC culture-based projects, provide project reports and recommend strategies for improvement in future projects.
• Directs project initiatives, facilitates and leads meetings, documents results, tracks issues and ensures resolution.
• Train, mentor and supervise interns as needed.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must apply online. Visit our website at http://www.ksbe.edu/careers & search Requisition Number 012557 for full job description, & to apply for this position. *Sorry, no resumes accepted via email, mail or fax.