High School SEL/CTE Online Instructional Designer

High School SEL/CTE Online Instructional Designer Project Overview We are a small company launching an innovative, AI-driven, online high-school student success program focusing on “Purpose”. (See more at DreamRoads.com). We have a preliminary Scope & Sequence as well as 6th and 7th grade middle school lessons covering 30 sessions/school year that need to be upgraded for 9th grade use. We need a High School ID to finalize the Scope & Sequence, refine what we have for 9th grade use, write what we don’t have (10th-12th grades). To create a highly engaging, structured online curriculum that aligns with high-school students’ development, meets Perkins V career exploration funding criteria for high schools, as well as state/national standards for SEL. First Project There will be other members of the team: A MS Instructional Designer, a Media Producer, and an AI Engineer. The first task will be to work with these team members to lay out a Project Plan. Identify the number of Phases required over time (to create a “Chevrolet” MVP by November 30, 2026 and move over time to a full-scale “Rolls Royce” ). What will be the Phases to go through (how many)? What will be done (and by whom) in the first Phase, deliverables, timing, cost. Then the second Phase, then following Phases. Hopefully, after approval of the Project Plan by the Founder, the person hired for this role will continue, to produce the high school materials as described in the Plan. However, the DreamRoads Founder has the right to choose someone else to proceed with the Execution if she feels that is necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Development of Project Plan as described above. (August 1-Sept 1) 2. Scope & Sequence and 9th Grade “Chevrolet” Curriculum (Sept 1-Oct 15) • Develop final detailed Scope & Sequence of the high school program (2 versions: 1 for students who had DreamRoads in 6-8 grades, and 1 for students without any DreamRoads experience) • Specify how AI should adjust language, complexity, examples, and depth for each high school grade * Write 9th Grade Curriculum (for both scenarios) • Work with the Media Producer to add age-appropriate videos, graphics, badges, and interactive content. o Add Parent materials (questions for parents to discuss with their child for each unit; ways for parents to provide their observations of their child regarding the topic of each unit, etc.) • Work with AI Engineer to identify areas where AI will be used to personalize each lesson to each user (based on their personal dreams, interests, strengths, values, etc.) • Accommodate different learning styles of different users; different cultural, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds • Include elements that are required to qualify for Perkins V Grant Funding • Meet all national academic standards, any Arizona-specific standards, privacy and safety requirements (FERPA, COPPA, CASEL, etc.) for minor children 3. 10th - 12th grade “Chevrolet” Curricula and Jumpstart programs (Oct 15 – Nov 30) • Write 10th - 12th grade online curriculum • Identify lessons to be included in a “Jumpstart” program (for students joining the program mid-stream), modify them and add new ones for this circumstance if necessary Required Qualifications • Deep passion for the program being developed • 3+ years of significant high-school SEL instructional design experience, preferably of online courses • Deep understanding of teen cognitive development, focus limits, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) • Familiarity with incorporating AI into curricula • Familiarity with high school CTE programs • Excellent written communication skills (without the use of AI) • Ability to work independently, work with a team, and meet tight timelines. Timing • Development of initial Project Plan with other team members to be completed by September 1. • Phase 1 described above to be completed by October 15 Payment • Payment for Initial Project Plan and completion of each Phase will be a flat fee. No hourly billing. Payment will be made as each Phase is completed. Next Steps • Provide a brief cover letter, your resume , a portfolio or links to samples of your work if available, along with your desired fee for the Initial Project Plan BY JULY 27.