College and Career Readiness Scriptless Designer

Position Type:

Part-Time, Temporary Job Title:

College and Career Readiness Scriptless Designer Effective Date:

4/22/2026

Reports To:

Director of Design, Development, & Project Management Contract Length:

April - December, 2026

Job Summary:

The Virtual Arkansas Scriptless 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 Scriptless 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:

$8,000 minus applicable taxes, retirement, and fees

Contact Information:

Direct questions to Paula McDougald at paula.mcdougald@virtualarkansas.org