Curriculum Developer

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

Education Specialist III – Starting Market Rate Salary $68,955.89 Are you passionate about creating impactful educational materials for adult learners in the long-term care industry? Join our Curriculum and Training team as a Curriculum Developer, where you will plan, develop, and revise curriculum that supports regulatory compliance and effective program operations. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure training materials align with current regulations, policies, and operational needs. You will also provide consultative support to staff and subject-matter experts, helping translate complex requirements into clear, effective learning content. Your expertise in instructional design and commitment to staying current with industry changes will support the ongoing professional development of staff and contribute to the continued success of our programs. This position can be filled anywhere in Texas.

Requirements

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws relating to long-term care programs.
Knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures relating to long-term care programs.
Knowledge of adult education principles.
Knowledge of group process, group dynamics and interpersonal relations.
Knowledge of instructional design.
Knowledge of facilitation and meeting leadership skills.
Skill in use of computer and software packages (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard Learn, SoftChalk, Articulate 360, etc.).
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to provide concise reports when asked; and to develop and evaluate complex materials.
Ability to evaluate objectives, requirements, and effectiveness of materials.
Ability to communicate effectively with other both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects with varying deadlines.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work effectively with others and to deal tactfully with professional personnel as well as the public.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to analyze and interpret policies and regulatory language.
Experience developing curriculum required.
Experience with or knowledge of Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR) regulatory programs required.
Experience developing training for professional or regulatory audiences required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID) or programs that regulate, operate, or support ICF/IID services preferred.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses subject matter expertise in assigned programs to plan and develop complex educational materials for provider and agency professional staff using Word, PowerPoint, content authoring tools (such as SoftChalk and Articulate 360), Blackboard Learn, and other software, following approved guidelines and processes. Collaborates with leadership, program staff, policy staff, and field staff to develop training related to regulations and policies for assigned programs. Uses expertise in program operations to identify instructional content and methodologies needed to support consistent program operations in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. Monitors state and federal laws, regulatory updates, and changes to policies, procedures, and handbooks to proactively identify curriculum development and revision needs.
Plans and implements curriculum revisions and updates using a variety of delivery methods, including instructor-led training and online learning modules. Updates and revises curriculum to comply with changing federal and state laws, regulations, and long-term care policies and procedures. Develops and maintains curriculum revision schedules for instructor-led materials and online educational modules to ensure timely updates.
Reviews and evaluates curricula regularly as part of unit strategic planning. Collaborates with program staff to identify trends and address operational issues to improve educational products and meet ongoing staff training needs. Analyzes program functions, facilitates discussions on improving training materials, and prioritizes workload accordingly.
Provides complex consultative assistance on federal and state rules and regulations and long-term care policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders. Collects and organizes reports related to curriculum topics covered in training materials to respond to requests and support long-term care program staff needs.
Represents the program in meetings and workgroups. Researches and responds to requests for information and clarification related to program training matters within established timeframes. Prepares administrative reports and reviews of rules and policies, including rule and policy changes incorporated into training materials.
Other duties as assigned.