100% Remote, Work Location Within the United States
Texas Education Agency is seeking an Instructor Training / Instructional Design Lead to support the AI & Emerging Technology workstream by designing and developing a comprehensive AI and automation literacy program for agency staff. The worker will build and organize this training in an online platform and develop web-based learning assets, instructor-led materials, facilitator supports, and reusable training content that TEA can sustain after the engagement ends. Duties include developing an AI and automation literacy scope and sequence; creating mandatory training modules covering responsible use, unacceptable use, TEA policy alignment, and Microsoft Copilot fundamentals; developing optional advanced modules on topics such as prompting, automation concepts, Copilot agents, Power BI, and related approved tools; producing learning objectives, instructional outlines, facilitator materials, and training aids; recommending assessment and completion-tracking approaches; and creating sustainment documentation so TEA staff can maintain and evolve the training program after contract completion. The goal is for TEA staff to understand the fundamentals of using AI in their work and to use approved AI and automation tools responsibly, consistently, and effectively. All work must align with TEA policy, governance, privacy, security, and Microsoft-first tooling expectations.