Arch Ford

Design, develop, and review digital curriculum content using AI tools, ensuring accessibility and standards compliance. | Bachelor's degree, experience in online course development, proficiency with digital tools and AI, and strong communication skills. | Job Title: Introduction to Education Agentic Designer Effective Date: 12/4/2025 Reports To: Director of Design, Development, & Project Management Contract Length: January - December, 2026 Job Summary: The Virtual Arkansas Agentic Designer independently scripts, designs, and develops high-quality digital curriculum content while strategically using AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and creativity. This role blends the responsibilities of a Content Designer and Content Developer, providing end-to-end ownership of course creation. The Agentic Designer ensures all content meets Virtual Arkansas standards for accessibility, mastery learning, copyright compliance, and branding. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Duties/Responsibilities: • Collaborate with specialists, agencies, and developers in a phased approach for producing quality digital curriculum content appropriate to the assigned course according to state content standards or other applicable content standards • Use AI tools to generate, refine, and revise lesson scripts, assessments, learning objects, media descriptions, and support materials • Curate and create accessible, copyright-compliant digital content • Participate in collaborative team meetings and professional development for personal growth and skill acquisition related to project needs • Independently build all course content into the LMS, using AI-assisted workflows where appropriate • Apply research-based instructional design, usability, and accessibility best practices throughout the design and development process • Attend course planning and design meetings, whether virtual or face-to-face • Pay close attention to detail and review all content, including AI output, to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and legality of content • Serve as a student-perspective reviewer to ensure clarity, usability, and engagement • Prioritize and adapt to meet required deadlines • Abide by all Virtual Arkansas and applicable Arch Ford ESC policies and/or regulations • Other duties as assigned Required Skills/Abilities: • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills • Proficiency in using digital tools, LMS environments, and AI-assisted design platforms • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Efficient time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines • Ability to learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies, including AI systems • Ability to evaluate and refine AI-generated content Education, Experience, and Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree (minimum); Master's degree desired • Three years of blended/online teaching experience is desired • Online course development and design experience is desired • Demonstrates high-quality verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrates creative writing and research abilities • Teacher Licensure for the requested content area and grade level • Experience with AI tools for content creation, planning, or development preferred (training provided) Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Periodic travel requirements • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch • Use hands to handle or feel, type, and pick up objects, and reach with hands and arms; • Talk or hear to communicate effectively • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Other Information: • This position will be hired through the Arch Ford Education Cooperative • Telework from home office • Compensation: $10,000 minus applicable taxes, retirement, and fees

Create and script digital curriculum content for high school courses, ensuring accessibility and adherence to standards. | Bachelor's degree, experience in online course development, strong communication skills, and teaching experience preferred. | Job Title: English 11/12: Reading and Writing for Business Professions Content Designer Effective Date: 12/4/2025 Reports To: Director of Design, Development, & Project Management Contract Length: January - December, 2026 Job Summary: The Virtual Arkansas Content Designer participates in scripting and creating high-quality digital curriculum content for the assigned course. This position focuses on producing holistic, accessible, mastery-based, copyright-compliant content that facilitates student learning outcomes. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Duties/Responsibilities: • Collaborate with specialists, agencies, and developers in a phased approach for producing quality digital curriculum content appropriate to the assigned course according to state content standards or other applicable content standards • Curate and create accessible, copyright-compliant digital content • Participate in collaborative team meetings and professional development for personal growth and skill acquisition related to project needs • Script learning objects, videos, and other lesson content • Create a storyboard and comprehensive scope and sequence for the identified course content • Design a variety of digital resources to support student learning based on research-based best practices • Attend course planning and design meetings whether virtual or face to face • Pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and legality of content • Prioritize and adapt to meet required deadlines • Abide by all Virtual Arkansas and applicable Arch Ford ESC policies and/or regulations • Other duties as assigned Required Skills/Abilities: • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills • Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Efficient time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines • Ability to learn and adapt to new and emerging technologies Education, Experience, and Qualifications: • Bachelor degree (minimum); Masters degree desired • Three years of blended/online teaching experience is desired • Online course development and design experience is desired • Demonstrates high quality verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrates creative writing and research abilities • Teacher Licensure for the requested content area and grade level Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Periodic travel requirements • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch • Use hands to handle or feel, type, and pick up objects, and reach with hands and arms; • Talk or hear to communicate effectively • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Other Information: • This position will be hired through the Arch Ford Education Cooperative • Telework from home office • Compensation: $4,000 minus applicable taxes, retirement, and fees