Virtual Content Designer for Secondary Curriculum

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District seeks a Specialist - Virtual Content (Secondary Social Studies) to develop, revise, and assure quality of digital learning content and instructional resources using Katy ISD-approved tools. Collaborate with content experts, course designers, and district staff to ensure virtual courses meet standards and research-based practices.

The role involves building LMS courses, integrating LTIs, and delivering virtual professional learning to educators while managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in an appropriate secondary grade level and/or specified content area
• Minimum of three years successful secondary teaching experience
• Demonstrated content knowledge in the assigned subject area
• Experience developing curriculum and instructional resources
• Experience designing and/or delivering professional learning for educators (virtual preferred)
• using the district learning management system (LMS) and approved digital tools
• Working knowledge of course standards and research-based instructional best practices
• Working knowledge of assessment practices and data analysis to inform instructional improvement
• Ability to develop and revise engaging digital learning content and instructional resources
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and implement new systems and tools quickly
• Emotional intelligence to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues
• Growth mindset in the abilities of learners, colleagues, and self

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain content-specific digital learning content and instructional resources aligned to course standards, district curriculum expectations, and research-based instructional practices.
• Build and organize digital course content within the district’s learning management system (LMS) in accordance with district expectations for structure, navigation, pacing, and usability.
• Integrate and support district-approved learning tools integrations (LTIs) and instructional technology tools within digital courses to enhance learner engagement and support instructional outcomes.
• Collaborate with content experts, innovative course designers, and district staff to plan, develop, and deliver high-quality virtual courses and instructional resources.
• Develop virtual professional learning resources and implementation supports to assist educators in delivering virtual courses and utilizing district-approved digital tools effectively.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate content-specific virtual professional learning, as needed, to support course implementation and effective instructional technology integration.
• Support course development and revision projects using established workflow practices, including timelines, documentation, revision tracking, and consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with other district departments to ensure alignment of resources, cooperative communication, and consistent implementation of virtual learning initiatives.
• Stay current with best practices in content-specific instruction, digital learning design, and instructional technology through professional learning, research, and professional organizations.
• Attend content- or program-specific meetings when requested and serve on district committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

LMS expertise

Digital content creation

Professional learning design

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Instructional technology

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LTIs

LMS

Job description

Katy Independent School District seeks a Specialist - Virtual Content (Secondary Social Studies) to develop, revise, and assure quality of digital learning content and instructional resources using Katy ISD-approved tools. Collaborate with content experts, course designers, and district staff to ensure virtual courses meet standards and research-based practices.

The role involves building LMS courses, integrating LTIs, and delivering virtual professional learning to educators while managing