Child Nutrition Programs Instructional Design Specialist (ESC)
About the position
Responsibilities
• 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 some 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. 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 specific or related educational content area may be substituted for two years of the required experience -- 30 semester hours equals one year of experience for substitution purposes.
• 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. Nice-to-haves
• 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; and
• ability to maintain a varied schedule of local, regional and statewide activity which is not restricted by access to public transportation.
Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. • Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!Apply Now
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Responsibilities
• 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 some 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. 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 specific or related educational content area may be substituted for two years of the required experience -- 30 semester hours equals one year of experience for substitution purposes.
• 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. Nice-to-haves
• 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; and
• ability to maintain a varied schedule of local, regional and statewide activity which is not restricted by access to public transportation.
Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. • Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!Apply Now
Apply Now