Lead, Content Developer (K-12)
Pearson Virtual Schools is transforming how learners experience education online. As our technology and programs evolve, so does how we design, build, and deliver them. This is a new role with the mandate to support that transformation for our curriculum development organization, converting a team of content developers into learning designers who develop curriculum by directing AI agents rather than drafting it by hand, and to build the operating standards that make AI-orchestrated curriculum development a repeatable capability. The person in this seat needs to be equally credible on deep K-12 instructional design and on hands-on generative AI and agent orchestration. This role also works alongside product management to manage the curriculum portfolio, comprised of proprietary and licensed courses, evaluating customer needs, technical requirements, and budget constraints to influence buy vs. build decisions.
This role aligns to industry level title, Director of Learning Design
Key Responsibilities
Learning Design & Curriculum Development
- Lead the development of high-quality curriculum that supports an effective, engaging virtual learning experience and the achievement of student outcomes
- Lead continuous improvement of curriculum and development processes informed by efficacy data, e.g. course performance data, assessment item analysis, and student outcome data
Team Transformation & Change Leadership
- Lead the transition of content developers and managers into learning designers and learning design managers, including role redefinition, competency frameworks, and training
- Assess the current team's readiness for the shift and make reskilling, redeployment, and external hiring calls in partnership with HR
- Set the tone and pace for a significant change across a large team, managing skepticism and skill gaps while retaining your strongest people
AI Orchestration Standards & Quality
- Define the standard for effective human-agent collaboration in curriculum production: brief and...
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