Instructional Designer

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

The Instructional Designer is an advanced professional-class writer who works under some supervision to design, write, and maintain content for learning courses and materials for PowerSchool customers. The Instructional Designer is responsible for creating the source content for all types of training materials, including agendas, handouts, presentations, eLearning storyboards, and other supplemental resources. This position works closely with Editors, eLearning Developers, Multi-Media Designers, Graphic Designers, and subject matter experts to define and produce training curriculum that meets customers' needs and requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Produce new interactive eLearning and instructor-led training materials
• Write new and update existing instructional content that is clear, easy-to-understand, engaging, informative, and grammatically correct
• Develop training materials that are relevant, practical, and based upon adult learning principles
• Incorporate instructional design models appropriate for adult learners, use team-proven development processes, and adhere to the in-house style guide
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of content and relevance to targeted audience
• Participate in peer reviews of materials and courses• Adhere to writing standards and project timelines
• Incorporate customer and trainer feedback to ensure compliance with best practice processes
• Work with event coordinators, training managers, and product managers to develop new offerings as assigned
• Provide status updates as required
• Attend team and product-related meetings, as needed
• Gain familiarity with the features, processes, functions, and uses of PowerSchool's K-12 Technology products
• All other responsibilities assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education Design, or in a related field, such as English, Communication, or Education preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Master’s degree in a related field is a plus
• 2-3 years of experience as a writer for adult audiences required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in K-12 education a plus
• Teaching, training, or web/graphic design experience a plus
• Knowledge of PowerSchool products a plus

Specialized Knowledge or Certifications

• Working knowledge of: Articulate 360 (including Rise and Storyline, or similar content authoring tool) and learning management systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Jira, and other technical collaborative environments
• Special consideration for applicants who have experience in writing for complex technical topics, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and J-query
• Must be willing to complete a writing assessment as part of the application process
• Must have a good understanding of:
• Adult learning theories
• Instructional development and design methods (using highly visual and web-based media)
• Writing instructional content for software systems
• Editorial review process
• Current education trends

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $52,200 - $79,400 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.