Child Nutrition Programs Instructional Design Specialist; ESC

Overview

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, and where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged.

This position is based at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Everett. Staff are currently operating within a hybrid model that combines two in-office workdays and telecommuting up to three days per week.

The Child Nutrition Programs Instructional Designer will support communication and professional development to organizations interested in and currently participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The designer will develop learning activities, assignments, and assessments, create computer-based training modules and storyboards, develop instructor manuals, rubrics, and other teaching tools, and collaborate with subject experts to develop course content.

Update current public facing website to be an effective resource for the public and program operators, ensuring 508 compliances.

• Collaborate with content experts to design, develop, pilot test, and evaluate eLearning tools and events for School Nutrition Professionals administering and operating Child Nutrition Programs.
• Apply knowledge of instructional design theory to create learning activities and compelling course content that enhance knowledge retention and empower implementation.
• Consult with stakeholders to develop training program goals, learning objectives, and assessment tools.
• Create new training programs from scratch, with supervision and content expert guidance, starting with conducting a formal training needs analysis.
• Develop a monitoring system for the progress and accomplishment of education and training objectives, activities, and impact on program integrity.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of software and technology used to develop training and communicate program operations.
• Develop 508 accessible materials and website.
• Conduct data collection and analysis using standard survey tools (e.g., Alchemer, Google Forms, etc.)
• Monitor learner engagement and make recommendations on ways to reach unengaged audiences.
• Collaborate in activities and communication with internal staff and external stakeholders seeking to develop professional development for School Nutrition Professionals.
• Collaborate as a part of the Nutrition and School Wellness Education and Training section to provide technical assistance to programs to maintain efficient and effective management practices to support program integrity.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with program internal staff and collaborating school districts and partner outreach organizations, including by phone, mail and email.
• Work across department clusters and with collaborating agencies on activities to enhance department goals.
• Work actively to ensure all program activities are conducted in compliance with USDA and DESE affirmative action non-discrimination policies.
• Collaborate on projects with colleagues and perform other duties as required.

Based on assignment, travel throughout the Commonwealth may be required.

• Knowledge of instructional theory, including assessment, experience with learning management systems.
• Ability to develop and present training and technical assistance materials to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Commitment to advancement of federal Child Nutrition Programs.
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in professional team efforts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and group processing skills with diverse groups of people.
• Critical thinking and problem solving using technology.
• Ability to maintain a varied schedule of local, regional and statewide activity which is not restricted by access to public transportation.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional educational experience in a specific or related content area, educational program/or service. A Master’s degree or higher in a related educational content area may be substituted for two years of the required experience (30 semester hours equals one year of substitution).

Special Requirements:
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License or the equivalent from another state may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

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