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P5
INST.GEN.P5
Expert
Instructional Design

Expert

INST.GEN.P5

P5P5 — Expert Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Set instructional design standards, guide multiple project teams.

Level
P5 · P5 — Expert Professional · 8–12 yrs
Function · Focus
Instructional Design · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Set instructional design standards, guide multiple project teams.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The Instructional Designer, an expert in crafting engaging learning experiences, who wants to empower others through effective education.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Learners struggle to absorb and apply knowledge effectively due to poorly designed educational materials.
  • The internal problem: The Instructional Designer feels frustrated and overwhelmed when they see learners face difficulties and disengagement.
  • Why it matters: Everyone deserves access to quality education that inspires and fosters growth, yet many learning experiences fall short of this ideal.

The plan

  1. 1. Assess the needs of the learners to identify specific knowledge gaps and learning objectives.
  2. 2. Apply educational theories and design principles to create structured and engaging learning materials.
  3. 3. Utilize active learning strategies that promote participation and retention.
  4. 4. Implement and test the learning experience, gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  5. 5. Monitor learner progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.

What's at stake

Learners remain disengaged and confused by the materials, leading to poor performance. The instructional design process becomes rushed and unfocused, resulting in ineffective educational experiences.

Success looks like

Learners demonstrate improved understanding and retention of material. Educational programs lead to measurable performance improvements and satisfaction.

Summary

Set instructional design standards, guide multiple project teams.

Level — P5 — Expert Professional

Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas

Scope
Multiple systems or a technical domain
Autonomy
Sets direction within the domain
Complexity
Novel, high-ambiguity problems; establishes the approach
Impact
Org / multi-team outcomes
Decision rights
Authority over a technical domain
Leadership
Leads cross-team technical initiatives
Typical experience
8–12 yrs

Core outputs

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Responsibilities8

  • Set design standardscommonlevel
  • Guide project teamscommonlevel
  • Oversee multiple projectscommonlevel
  • Ensure adherence to standardscommonlevel
  • Evaluate project outcomescommonlevel
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
  • Promote best practicescommonlevel
  • Drive continuous improvementcommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Set design standardscommonlevel
  • Guide project teamscommonlevel
  • Evaluate project outcomescommonlevel

Skills8

  • Standard settingcommonlevel
  • Project managementcommonlevel
  • Leadershipcommonlevel
  • Outcome evaluationcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Best practices promotioncommonlevel
  • Continuous improvementcommonlevel
  • Team motivationcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Design standardscommonlevel
  • Project management techniquescommonlevel
  • Leadership principlescommonlevel
  • Outcome evaluation methodscommonlevel
  • Collaboration strategiescommonlevel
  • Best practices in designcommonlevel
  • Continuous improvement processescommonlevel
  • Team motivation techniquescommonlevel

competency8

  • Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
  • Organizational awarenesscommonlevel
  • Motivating teamscommonlevel
  • Standard settingcommonlevel
  • Project oversightcommonlevel
  • Outcome evaluationcommonlevel
  • Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
  • Continuous Improvementcommonlevel

qualification4

  • 10+ years of experiencecommonlevel
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Leadership in instructional designcommonlevel
  • Experience in setting standardscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Instructional Design Vcommonmedium0.70
Instructional Design 5commonmedium0.66
Staff Instructional Designcommonmedium0.72
Lead Instructional Designcommonmedium0.66
Expert Instructional Designcommonmedium0.60
Instructional Designer Vcommonmedium0.70
Instructional Designer 5commonmedium0.66
Staff Instructional Designercommonmedium0.72
Lead Instructional Designercommonmedium0.66
Expert Instructional Designercommonmedium0.60
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O*NET / SOC

  • code=25-0000title=Educational Instruction & Library Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review