HIGH SCHOOL SEL/CTE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

PROJECT OVERVIEW

We are a small company launching an innovative, AI-driven, online high school student success program focusing on “Purpose”. (See more at DreamRoads.com).  We have a preliminary Scope & Sequence. 

We need a High School ID specialist to create a highly engaging, structured online curriculum that aligns with high school students’ development, meets Perkins V career exploration funding criteria, as well as state/national standards for SEL.

FIRST PROJECT

There will be other members of the team:  A MS Instructional Designer, an Adult ID, a Media Producer, and an AI Engineer.  The first task will be to work with these team  members to lay out a Project Plan.  Identify the number of Phases required over time (to create a “Chevrolet” MVP by November 30, 2026 and move over time to a full-scale “Rolls Royce”).

What will be the Phases to go through (how many)?  What will be done (and by whom) in the first Phase, deliverables, timing, cost.  Then the second Phase, then following Phases.

Hopefully, after approval of the Project Plan by the Founder, the person hired for this role will continue, and produce the high school materials as described in the Plan.  However, the DreamRoads Founder has the right to choose someone else to proceed with the Execution if she feels that is necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of Project Plan as described above (August 1 – September 1)

9th Grade “Chevrolet” Curriculum (September 1 – October 15)

• Develop final detailed Scope & Sequence for the high school program
• Specify how AI should adjust language, complexity, examples, and depth for each high school grade
• Write 9th grade lessons 
• Include worksheets, reflection prompts, interactive exercises, and activities.  A combination of individual, small group, and classroom activities.
• Work with the Media Producer to add age-appropriate videos, graphics, badges, and interactive content.
• Add Parent materials (Questions for parents to discuss with their child for each unit; ways for parents to provide their observations of their child regarding the topic of each unit, etc.)
• Work with AI Engineers to identify areas where AI will be used to personalize each lesson to each user (based on their individual dreams, interests, strengths, values, etc.)
• Accommodate different learning styles; different cultural, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Include elements that are required to qualify for Perkins V Grant Funding
• Meet all national academic standards, and Arizona-specific standards, privacy and safety requirements for minor children.  (FERPA, CASEL, etc.)

10th-12th Grade “Chevrolet” Curricula (October 15-November 30)

• Do the same as above for 10th-12th grade curriculum
• Identify lessons to be included in a “Jumpstart” program (for students joining the program mid-stream), modify them and add new ones for this circumstance if necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep passion for the program being developed
• 3+ years of significant high-school SEL instructional design experience, preferably of online courses
• Deep understanding of teen cognitive development, focus limits, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Familiarity with incorporating AI curricula
• Familiarity with high school CTE programs
• Excellent written communication skills (without using AI)
• Ability to work independently, work with a team, and meet tight timelines

TIMING

Development of initial Project Plan with other team members to be completed by September 1.

Phase 1 described above to be completed by October 15

PAYMENT

Payment for Initial Project Plan and completion of each Phase will be a flat fee.  No hourly billing.  Payment will be made as each Phase is completed.

NEXT STEPS

Provide a brief cover letter, your resume, a portfolio or links to samples of your work if available, along with your desired fee for the Initial Project Plan to AndreaKeckhome@Outlook.com BY JULY 31