Braze is hiring a Contract Instructional Designer to establish the frameworks and develop materials for high-quality educational experiences tailored to students with significant cognitive disabilities. This role will apply instructional design principles to optimize learning outcomes and enhance student achievement.
What You'll Do
- Create and iterate the design of K-5 learning content for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
- Utilize instructional design guidelines, theories, and methods to craft effective solutions.
- Plan the organization and structure of instructional materials, including scope and sequences and design matrices.
- Design quality educational experiences, focusing on structure, accessibility, engagement, interactivity, and continuity.
- Design assessments to accurately measure student outcomes and learning objectives.
- Collaborate with internal instructional designers for subject matter expertise and oversight.
- Support the content authoring process.
- Evaluate content to ensure it meets quality standards, academic standards, and company goals.
- Develop resources that incorporate evidence-based practices, promote engagement, and address diverse learning styles.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, a related field, and/or a degree or certification in Instructional Design.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
Nice to Have
- Experience in curriculum mapping and/or curriculum development.
- Previous experience creating digital content in a content or learning management system.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
- Flexible work schedules
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Flexible time off plans
- Career growth through development programs
- Collaborative, innovative culture
Work Mode
This is a fully remote contractor position open to candidates in the USA.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
