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Role Description

Vermont State University is seeking immediately available and qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop high-quality academic content for its online B.A. in Elementary Education with Special Education program. This innovative program prepares aspiring educators for dual licensure in Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-8), equipping them with the theories, research, and practical skills to create inclusive, equitable learning environments for diverse learners.

SMEs will collaborate with instructional designers to build engaging, standards-aligned online courses that emphasize:

• Social justice
• Action research
• Collaboration
• Diversity
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Inquiry
• Advocacy

As an SME, you will create and revise original course materials following VTSU Online’s established course development process, including templates, milestones, and quality reviews. Compensation per course is $4,100.00.

Course: EDU-3445 - Engineering Design in the Classroom:

This course introduces students to the design procedures for mechanical operations and problem solving, considering:

• Basic principles of physical processes
• Social context
• Scientific methods
• Principles of engineering

Students learn when and how mechanics are useful for addressing real-world problems, considering the social and ethical effects of science and engineering.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (earned doctorate or other terminal degree) in Education, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field aligned with elementary and/or special education.
• Current, valid Vermont Level I or higher Professional Educator’s License with endorsement in Elementary Education (K–6) and/or Special Education, or a current principal’s license with demonstrated background in these areas.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Vermont educator licensure requirements.
• Minimum of three years of successful, documented full-time teaching experience in PK–8 settings, including substantial experience in public school classrooms, preferably Vermont.
• Direct experience teaching and supporting students with disabilities in inclusive settings (e.g., co-teaching, IEP development and implementation, differentiated instruction, use of evidence-based interventions) and familiarity with IDEA and Section 504 requirements.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and any other checks required by Vermont law and partner school districts prior to practicum- or PK–8 classroom-related work.
• Evidence of strong collaboration skills and professional communication with school partners, colleagues, and university personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of online learning environments, curriculum development, and adult learning theory.
• Experience designing or teaching in an online or hybrid context, familiarity with standards for online pedagogy, and an understanding of effective practices in adult education.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within Vermont State University’s established course development structure and process.
• Ability to work effectively with an instructional designer at a distance.
• Capability to complete the contemplated work within the timeframes associated with the program’s implementation.

Requirements

• Ability to articulate ideas clearly, ask clarifying questions, document decisions, and adapt to feedback.
• Ensure that course development stays on track, aligned with VTSU Online standards, and completed within established timelines.

Benefits

• Compensation per course is $4,100.00.