This is a remote position.

The Instructional Design Lead will support the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on the AI & Emerging Technology workstream. This role is responsible for designing and developing a comprehensive AI and automation literacy program for agency staff, building and organizing training within an online platform, and producing web-based and instructor-led learning assets. The worker will create reusable training content that TEA can sustain independently after the engagement concludes. All work must align with TEA policy, governance, privacy, security, and Microsoft-first tooling expectations. This is a part-time position.
Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop a structured AI and automation literacy scope and sequence for agency-wide staff use.
  • Create mandatory training modules covering responsible AI use, unacceptable use, TEA policy alignment, and Microsoft Copilot fundamentals.
  • Develop optional advanced training modules on topics such as prompting, automation concepts, Copilot agents, Power BI, and other approved tools.
  • Build and organize training content within an online platform, including web-based courses, digital learning assets, and reusable instructional materials.
  • Produce learning objectives, instructional outlines, facilitator materials, and training aids aligned to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Translate complex technical and policy concepts into clear, practical training content accessible to staff at varying skill levels.
  • Recommend assessment strategies and completion-tracking approaches suitable for the agency's training environment.
  • Develop sustainment documentation enabling TEA staff to maintain and evolve the training program after contract completion.
  • Ensure all training content aligns with TEA policy requirements related to governance, privacy, security, and Microsoft-first tooling.
  • Support staff in building foundational understanding and practical confidence in using approved AI and automation tools effectively and responsibly.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing training curricula.
  • 5 years of experience conducting technical or systems-related training, including software, operational procedures, or related technical content.
  • 5 years of experience developing web-based and instructor-led training materials, job aids, videos, or comparable learning assets.
  • 3 years of experience building training in an online platform, including web-based modules, e-learning content, or LMS-based training.
  • 3 years of experience translating technical information into clear training content for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • 2 years of experience designing training related to policy, responsible use, privacy, security, or governance-aligned technology adoption.
  • 2 years of experience supporting Microsoft-based productivity or cloud technology training environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1 year of experience developing AI literacy, automation, digital enablement, or technical adoption training.
  • 1 year of experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Query, or related approved Microsoft tools.
  • 1 year of experience creating role-based learning pathways, office hours, or sustainment materials rather than one-time training deliverables.
  • 1 year of public-sector or education agency experience.
  • 1 year of experience designing training that helps staff build foundational understanding and practical confidence using AI tools.
Additional Requirements:
  • May be required to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as requested and pre-approved by TEA.
  • Total estimated hours for this engagement shall not exceed 400 hours.
  • Texas-based candidates are preferred.
Work Location and Schedule:
Location: 100% Remote – within the United States
Schedule: Part-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Central), excluding State of Texas holidays.
Work Arrangement: Telework