Curriculum Design | Conference

UPWORK JOB POSTING - INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Rise In Confidence | Curriculum Design | Conference + Worksheets ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ TITLE: Instructional Designer | Special Education Curriculum & Conference Materials OVERVIEW/DESCRIPTION: Rise In Confidence (RIC) is an educational therapy and tutoring practice specializing in multisensory math and literacy instruction for students with learning differences. We're building a suite of neuro-inclusive, branded curriculum materials and need an instructional designer to help launch with two key projects: 1. Conference curriculum materials (facilitation guides, participant handouts, activities) 2. Foundational worksheet and template system (math and reading/literacy) This is project-based work starting mid-August with first deliverables due mid-September. Potential for ongoing work if the fit is strong. WHAT WE NEED: - Design curriculum and worksheets grounded in special education best practices - Create materials using multisensory/structured literacy approaches (e.g., Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, manipulatives-based math) - Ensure all materials are neuro-inclusive: worked examples, vertical solving direction, thought-provoking questions - Build reusable templates that can scale and be branded for multiple uses - Brand-aligned design (Lexend for titles, Inter for body text; clean, accessible aesthetic) DELIVERABLES (Mid-September): 1. Conference facilitation guide + participant materials (scope TBD based on discussion) 2. 3-5 foundational worksheet templates (branded, with worked examples, neuro-inclusive design) 3. Design standards/guidelines document (how all future RIC materials will be built) 4. All files delivered as editable templates (Google Docs, Canva, or similar) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: ✓ Proven curriculum design experience (portfolio required—see application instructions) ✓ Experience creating worksheets, assessments, or learning materials ✓ Understanding of how neurodivergent learners process information ✓ Ability to design for accessibility and inclusivity HIGHLY PREFERRED: • Special education, educational therapy, or specialized instruction background • Knowledge of structured literacy methods (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, similar) • Knowledge of multisensory math approaches (Montessori, manipulatives-based) • Experience serving students with learning differences, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or similar • Familiarity with typography for accessibility (Lexend, Open Dyslexic, etc.) TIMELINE: Start Date: Mid-August 2026 First Deliverables: Mid-September 2026 Estimated Hours: 80-120 hours (4-week sprint) BUDGET: $10-20/hour (based on experience and portfolio strength) HOW TO APPLY: Please submit: 1. Your resume/CV 2. 1-2 portfolio pieces showing curriculum or learning materials you've designed (include brief notes on your approach and the learners you were designing for) 3. A short note (3-4 sentences) on why you're interested in this work Applications without portfolio examples will not be considered. QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS: - Specific conference content/scope (we'll clarify in our first conversation) - Preferred file format for deliverables (Canva, Google Docs, Adobe, etc.) - Availability to start mid-August ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════