Analysts is seeking qualified candidates for a Digital Learning Business Analyst contract role with a direct client of ours. This is a 100% remote opportunity - long term, ongoing contract.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing, and communicating the vision, purpose and core values of the Future Ready Nebraska PK -12 Digital Learning and Ed Tech plan
- Carry out and facilitate the goals and work outlined in the Future Ready Nebraska PK -12 Digital Learning and Ed Tech plan
- Design, create, maintain and edit web pages and sites to communicate with stakeholders across the state
- Co-plan professional development with the Digital Learning Director that aligns with current technology initiatives
- Provide assistance and support to school library programs and staff
- Attend ESU meetings and confer regularly with the ESU and ESUCC staff
- Help facilitate & plan quarterly meetings of the Future Ready Nebraska Council
- Support and work closely with the Director of Digital Learning ensuring successful implementation of Open Education Resources including but not limited to OER curation, OER adoption, OER creation and OER training
- Assist in the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education that includes: privacy information, copyright information, data literacy, design thinking, and innovative learning environments
- Stay abreast of emerging education technology trends and methods, and the data research that informs their efficacy in instruction and student learning
- Contribute to the design and development of the annual District Technology Profile and the sharing of the data in meaningful ways including its impact on instructional practice and student learning
- Provide support to users and instructors of the internal Learning Management System (Canvas)
- Assist in the continued development and integration of technology into the teaching and learning space
- Other Duties as Assigned
Skills:
- Understanding of instructional design and best practices for synchronous and asynchronous learning
- Ability to support instructors delivering online coursework from the planning to the assessment phase
- Experience with universal design and accessibility as it relates to digital learning
- Experienced in teaching and coordinating groups of teachers
- A clear and concise communicator able to work effortlessly with a variety of people from widely differing backgrounds
- Self-starter and active listener able to turn suggestions into actionable plans and implement changes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to relate to colleagues with diverse experiences and technical capabilities
- Ability to use and manage Google Suite, Zoom, Word Press, Learning Management systems, Open Repositories, as well Office 365 and Microsoft teams
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience designing, creating, planning, and managing professional development and training programs for adult learners
- A growth mindset and an openness to feedback as the means of achieving personal and professional growth