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Northern Virginia Community College

Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) ("Restricted)

🇺🇸 Fairfax County, VA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $32K

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ January 8th, 2026

Canvas

Edtech.com's Summary

Northern Virginia Community College is hiring a Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) to support a grant-funded project aimed at creating an innovative program for high school students. The role involves developing and overseeing work-based learning modules, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and providing training for teachers to enhance dual enrollment students' access to career development and workforce opportunities.

Highlights

  • Develop lesson plans, learning materials, worksheets, support materials, and assessments incorporating work-based learning components aligned with Virginia Community College System Standards of Learning.

  • Attend and participate in both virtual and in-person project team meetings.

  • Provide ongoing review, revision, professional development, and training for educators implementing the modules.

  • Collaborate with the Business Engagement and Career Services team, local school systems, SDV committee, and other stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated ability to create learning modules deliverable via Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.

  • Strong knowledge of work-based learning best practices, curriculum research, and instructional design.

  • Experience developing teaching plans or training programs and teaching or advising high school or college-level students, including Student Development (SDV) courses.

  • Salary hiring range: $32,000 per year for approximately 20 hours per week.

  • Requires collaboration across different stakeholders and may involve light regional travel.

  • Eligible for telework after completion of the state one-year probationary period.

Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) ("Restricted) Full Description

Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) ("Restricted)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Details
 Posting Summary 
Working Title  | Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) ("Restricted)
Role Title  | Education Coordinator I
Role Code  | 29131-FP
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 05
Position Number  | 280R0385
Agency  | Northern VA Community College
Division  | NV280-VP Workforce Development
Work Location  | Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range  | $32,000/yr
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time  | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |
Work Schedule  | Flexible schedule (M-F). This is a restricted classified part time position. The position will work approximately 20 hours per week.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description  | General Description:
The Work-Based Learning Instructional Designer (Part-Time) ("Restricted) will support a grant-funded project aimed at creating an innovative program for high school students in the region. This program will expand access to dual enrollment students with career development skills and quality work-based learning opportunities.

*This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period. *

Duties and Tasks:Attend and participate in project team meetings, in-person and virtual. Oversee the development of the work-based learning modules in collaboration with the Business Engagement and Career Services team, local school systems, SDV committee, and other stakeholders as appropriate. Develop SDV modules to include lesson plans, learning materials, worksheets, support materials, and assessments that incorporate work-based learning components. Ensure the new modules align with the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) Standards of Learning. Provide on-going review and revision in response to feedback from secondary and higher education constituents. Provide professional development and training for teachers and staff who will implement the new modules. The Instructional Designer will create age-appropriate and subject-specific course materials to enhance access to education and workforce opportunities. These materials will focus on academic and career awareness preparation.

Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications  | KSA: Demonstrated ability to create learning modules that can be delivered through a Learning Management System, such as Canvas Knowledge of current theory and practices regarding curriculum research Ability to develop lesson plans to be implemented in the classroom Ability to maintain a professional demeanor respectful of diversity and multiculturalism. Strong writing and organizational skills Demonstrated instructional design abilities (lesson plan sample required) Knowledge of work-based learning best practices

Minimum Work Experience:Experience in developing teaching plans or training programs for high-school or college level students Experience teaching or advising students at the high school or college level Experience teaching the Student Development (SDV) course, or equivalent. Experience in collaborating across different stakeholders

Additional Considerations   
Experience providing career and professional development advising or coaching Experience grant implementation or management Experience teaching high school or college level courses Experience in teaching the Student Development (SDV) course within the VCCS system
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | No
Required Travel  | Maybe required to light regional travel.
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | CLS_4232P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 01/07/2026
Job Close Date  | 01/20/2026
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | www.nvcc.edu
Contact Name  |
Email  |
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information  | Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

 The position will work approximately 20 hours per week.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/91900
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited. 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * I understand that this position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the college. 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person. 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area. 
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? 
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have experience in developing teaching plans or training programs for high-school or college level students ? 
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have experience teaching or advising students at the high school or college level ? 
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience teaching the Student Development (SDV) course, or equivalent ? 
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience in collaborating across different stakeholders ? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Other Document
  3. Alternative Hiring Process Letter