Content Matter Expert-Part time

General Definition of Work

Under the direction of theInstructional Designer at The Virtual Academy, the Principal, Assistant Principal, and in partnership with other assigned Content Matter Experts, Content Matter Expert (CME) assists with online course development following an asynchronous inquiry model. This is a temporary part-time staff position that does not include teaching responsibilities. Work will be completed remotely over the course of a twelve week period. Individuals hired will be considered for future CME contracts with The Cabarrus Virtual Academy.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Hourly Wage

Not to exceed 35 total hours

Reports to

Principal and Instructional Designer

Essential Functions

Review and provide feedback on course objectives and goals in alignment with state or national curriculum and standards
Help develop performance tasks, assessments, practice and learning for course objectives
Find appropriate disciplinary materials including open educational resources (OER) and create resources for learning
Write rubrics for assessments and tasks
Review and provide feedback on previously developed course material

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow curriculum instructional outlines to develop resources, including NC state curriculum and Advanced Placement curriculum
Ability to work collaboratively with other CME’s, curriculum designers and specialists, and teachers to deliver high-quality content
Ability to adapt one’s approach to the requirements of a situation and to change tactics.
Ability to maintain curriculum guidelines or requirements as established by the State and
school system.
Ability to effectively interact with principals and other team members.
Ability to apply methods of effective instruction
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritize projects, plan starting and ending deadlines, and successfully bring closure to projects.
Excellent computer and reporting skills.
Knowledge of and ability to use Canvas and Google
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of subject matter
Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning may be required for certain
assignments

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

NC Teacher Certification or have qualifications to obtain a NC teacher certifications
NC DPI Licensure

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.