Instructional Designer Job Los Altos area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Instructional Designer

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: $8,192.08 - $10,961.76 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time - Classified

Job Number: 25-134

Location: Foothill College, CA

Bargaining Unit: ACE

Closing: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The role supports faculty in the design and development of courses in all modalities, ensuring engagement and accessibility for a highly diverse student population. The instructional designer works collaboratively with a team to provide technical support for Canvas and other educational technology, administer the learning management system, and stays current with emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Assist faculty in the development and maintenance of technology‑based curricula, recommending best practices for instructional technology.

Provide technical assistance to system users and train staff on curriculum support, coding, and related computer systems.

Create, convert, and maintain web‑based courses and components across disciplines.

Develop and facilitate training on web‑based course development, technology‑mediated instruction, and online delivery.

Research and improve instructional delivery methods and operations.

Assist faculty in meeting accessibility compliance requirements for online courses.

Collaborate with departmental staff and participate in required meetings.

Analyze learning needs and develop curriculum to meet student needs.

Communicate with district staff, students, and outside agencies to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

Assist with assessment efforts, research, and data organization for programs.

Coordinate conferences and faculty technology programs.

Incorporate multimedia instructional materials using sound design principles.

Support learning management system administration, including third‑party integration.

Document internal procedures and prepare reports.

Keep up to date with emerging technologies and improve instructional methods.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Work primarily on‑site with occasional hybrid meetings as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of instructional design principles, universal design, user interface design, and andragogy.
Understanding of accessibility compliance regulations.
Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Moodle.
Knowledge of web‑based conferencing, synchronous and asynchronous collaboration tools.
Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
Proficiency with HTML, word processing, web editing, databases, and spreadsheets.
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and district policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited four‑year college or university with coursework in educational technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).

At least two years of experience providing curriculum support with online technologies.

Graduate degree in instructional design or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of culturally responsive pedagogies.
High comfort level with the Canvas LMS and experience as a Canvas Administrator.
Experience with Instructure Impact, Design Plus, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Experience designing using UDL and backward design principles.
Comfort managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents; employee assistance program; long‑term disability; retirement benefits; and basic life insurance.

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