Subject Matter Expert; SME : Online Course Development EDU-Literature & Media
Johnson, Lamoille County, Vermont, 05656, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Special Education Teacher, Education Administration, University Professor
Location: Johnson
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Opportunity:
Online Course Development EDU-3460:
Literature & Media for Children & Youth
Job Category: Professional Administrative
Requisition Number: SUBJE
003836
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- Posted:
December 22, 2025 - Full-Time
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VTSU Johnson Campus
337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656, USA
Vermont State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Special Education program prepares students to become teachers licensed in both Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-8). With careful planning, a full‑time student can complete the degree in four years, earning a recommendation for a Level I Professional Educator’s License issued by the Vermont Agency of Education. This license is required to work as a public‑school teacher in Vermont;
it also is recognized and accepted by all other states who have signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement.
Through courses and practicum experiences, students learn the theories, research, standards and practices that provide a solid foundation for educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to creating welcoming learning environments that are inclusive of all learners. Careful attention is given to the growth of children as individuals whose ideas, interests, joys, strengths, and challenges are formed within a community.
The program focuses on action research, collaboration, social justice, inclusivity, diversity, equity, inclusion, democracy, critical perspectives, inquiry, creativity, advocacy, theory into practice, and education as a public good.
Vermont State University is seeking immediately available and qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop high‑quality academic content for its online B.A. in Elementary Education with Special Education program. This innovative program prepares aspiring educators for dual licensure in Elementary Education (K‑6) and Special Education (K‑8), equipping them with the theories, research, and practical skills to create inclusive, equitable learning environments for diverse learners.
SMEs will collaborate with instructional designers to build engaging, standards‑aligned online courses that emphasize social justice, action research, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, inquiry, and advocacy, supporting students in earning a Vermont Level I Professional Educator's License recognized nationwide through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement.
As an SME, you will create and revise original course materials following VTSU Online’s established course development process, including templates, milestones, and quality reviews. Compensation per course is $4,100.00
Course: EDU-3460
Literature & Media for Children & Youth:
This course examines a wide range of literature and media for children and young adults. Participants study literature selections for different reading levels across age groups and learn to conduct text analysis while building an understanding of literature as an intersection of aesthetics, semiotics, culture, literacy, and learning.Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree (earned doctorate or other terminal degree) in Education, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field aligned with elementary and/or special education.
- Current, valid Vermont Level I or higher Professional Educator’s License with endorsement in Elementary Education (K–6) and/or Special Education, or a current principal’s license with demonstrated background in these areas.
- Demonstrated familiarity with Vermont educator licensure requirements
- Minimum of three years of successful, documented full‑time teaching experience in PK–8 settings, including substantial experience in public school classrooms, preferably Vermont.
- Direct experience teaching and supporting students with disabilities in inclusive settings (e.g., co‑teaching, IEP development and implementation, differentiated instruction, use of evidence‑based interventions) and familiarity with IDEA and Section 504 requirements.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and any other checks required by Vermont law and partner school districts prior to practicum‑ or PK–8…
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