INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
** Applications will be received until November 13th . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . ** About this job: Responsible for creating learning activities and course content. Works with subject matter experts to identify training needs and utilizes multimedia tools to enhance the learning process.
What DPS Offers You:
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
$70,896-$85,075 . Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
What You'll Do:
• Develops training materials, course content, and learning activities • Work with subject matter experts to identify and determine needs of the course and appropriate delivery method • Creates multimedia course content and instructional material (audio, video, games, role plays, etc.) using a variety of media, applications, and programs • Manages course development projects, including determining and communicating scope of project, requirements, goals, and timeline • Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design • Develop and test online and hybrid courses to ensure smooth content sequencing, flow of information, and relevancy • Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of trainings • Provide support and guidance to instructors and supervisors in the development and production of multiple online higher education courses, including course builds, interactives, activities, and assessment instrument
What You’ll Need:
Two years of relevant work experience in the design, development, and delivery of online course materials and education programs
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.