Instructional Designer or Technologist ID - 13671
Job Description
Course Advisor is hiring an Instructional Designer or Technologist in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves developing instructional materials, assisting faculty with technology, and analyzing performance data to enhance instructional systems. Key responsibilities include editing materials, recommending course designs, and adapting content for various learners. Required skills include reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and instructing. The average salary ranges from $36,360 to $102,200.
Life As an Instructional Designer or Technologist Job Description & Duties Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.
Responsibilities Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
Skills Required When polled, Instructional Designers and Technologists say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:
Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Learning Strategies : Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing : Teaching others how to do something.
Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Related Job Titles Team Lead, Teacher Support and Student Intervention
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Human Performance Technologist
Job Opportunities In the United States, there were 163,200 jobs for Instructional Designer or Technologist in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 17,200 new jobs for Instructional Designer or Technologist by 2026. The BLS estimates 16,900 yearly job openings in this field.
The states with the most job growth for Instructional Designer or Technologist are Utah, Nevada, and Washington . Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Wyoming, or Alaska . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Salary Information The average yearly salary of an Instructional Designer or Technologist ranges between $36,360 and $102,200. Instructional Designers and Technologists who work in Connecticut, District of Columbia, or California , make the highest salaries.
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Tools & Technologies Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Instructional Designers and Technologists:
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Access
Email software
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
SAS
Microsoft Publisher
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Becoming an Instructional Designer or Technologist Are there Instructional Designers and Technologists education requirements?
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