The Senior Instructional Designer partners with Senior Director & Publisher, Content & Product, thought leaders, and Senior Learning Services Product Manager to create learning journeys for key content areas and develop materials suitable for use by Corwin consultants with the goal of providing cohesive long-term professional development solutions for educators. The person in this position is responsible for creating engaging learning materials in the form of workshops and other products for teachers, school leaders, coaches, and administrators utilizing instructional design theories and methods, and applying multimedia tools to develop effective training programs, ensuring the content aligns with identified learning needs as outlined in workshop or other product proposal(s). 

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with Senior Director and Publisher, Content & Product, thought leaders, and Senior Learning Services Product Manager to identify training needs and gaps within existing learning journeys and within newly published books by collaborating with forementioned to do the following: 
  • Understand learning objectives 
  • Identify format options/scope of service (Workshop, Certification, Institute, eCourse, etc.)
  • Place developed content within content eco-system / learning journeys 

• Collaborates with Senior Director & Publisher, Thought Leaders, Sales-SPLAs, Faculty members, and Senior Learning Services Product Manager and, utilizing client feedback, derives ideation plans. 
• Leads development of assessment tools for learning journeys, identifying and partnering with appropriate assessment creators and collaborating to determine how it will be used by sales and faculty, and delivered to clients. 
• Designs comprehensive workshops including learning outcomes, content outlines, and assessment strategies. 
• Develops engaging learning materials such as presentations, eLearning modules, videos, and interactive activities. 
• Partners with Corwin consultants onsite at schools to conduct Beta testing on newly developed products 
• Works closely with authors and thought leaders to ensure the accuracy and relevance of product content. 
• Applies instructional design models to structure learning experiences and optimize learner engagement. 
• Monitors learner progress, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to improve product effectiveness. 

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and methodologies 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Creative thinking and ability to develop engaging learning activities 
• Proficiency in authoring tools and LMS platforms 
• Technical skills in multimedia development (video editing, graphic design) 
• Project management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects 
• Analytical skills to evaluate learning outcomes and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications And Education: 

• EDD or PhD in Education (or obtained within 6 months or hiring) 
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience 
• School administration experience or credentials 
• Minimum 3 years’ school consulting experience 
• Proven communication and collaboration skills 
• Experience working with subject matter experts and authors to develop products that accurately reflect their work 
• Experience working with various media types, including online courses, video, PowerPoint (or equivalent), and related media. 
• Experience in and understanding of K12 professional development market 
• Experience consulting with schools and districts and delivering full and half day workshops is preferred. 
• Excellent skills in grammar, punctuation, and style. 
• Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.  Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you’ll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor’s and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.