Instructional Technologist Jobs

Instructional Technologist jobs are open across higher education, corporate learning and development, healthcare, and K-12, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in e-learning development, learning management systems, and instructional design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,058+
Top stateTexas
Top employerWake County Public School System
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type56% On-site
Top industryEducation

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2026-2027 Vacancy: Special Education (Resource) Instructional Aide - Stump Elementary
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2026-2027 Vacancy: Special Education (Resource) Instructional Aide - Stump Elementary
AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Educational Administration
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$22k - $23k/yr
High school
1,001-5,000

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Life/Physical Science Instructional Assistant – College of Natural Sciences
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Life/Physical Science Instructional Assistant – College of Natural Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Tutoring & Academic Support
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Instructional Assistant (5K)
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Instructional Assistant (5K)
Kershaw County School District
Elgin, South Carolina
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
$21k - $36k/yr
Paraprofessional Certification
1,001-5,000

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2026-2027 Vacancy: Special Education Instructional Aide (Exceptional Learners) - Riverheads Elementary
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2026-2027 Vacancy: Special Education Instructional Aide (Exceptional Learners) - Riverheads Elementary
AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Staunton, Virginia
Educational Administration
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$22k - $23k/yr
High school
1,001-5,000

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Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Scuba Diving
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Instructional Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Scuba Diving
Texas A&M University
Galveston, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Corporate Training & Learning Development
On-Site
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Instructional Technologist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Wake County Public School System68
  • Ryder System56
  • Jordan School District31
  • Lynchburg City Schools23
  • Pasco County Schools21

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education54
  • Technology & Software14
  • Healthcare & Medical Services12
  • Staffing & Recruiting6
  • Fintech4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in instructional technologist jobs.

  • Proficiency in Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, or Adobe Captivate for e-learning development
  • Experience administering or configuring a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field
  • Ability to apply adult learning theory and instructional design models such as ADDIE or SAM
  • Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop and revise course content
  • Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, or other e-learning standards for LMS content packaging

Tips for Your Instructional Technologist Job Search

Align your portfolio to learning outcomes

Hiring managers want to see finished courses, not just screenshots of authoring tools. For each project in your portfolio, state the learning objective, the tool you used, and a measurable result like completion rate or assessment improvement.

Name every authoring tool you have used

Job postings screen for Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, and specific LMS platforms like Canvas, Moodle, or Cornerstone. List every tool you have touched in a dedicated skills section so automated screening doesn't pass you over.

Target postings by deployment environment

Corporate L&D roles, higher ed instructional technology positions, and K-12 ed-tech jobs have different priorities and interview styles. Tailor your resume to each context instead of sending one generic document to all three.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists instructional technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a needs-analysis walkthrough for interviews

Many hiring panels ask you to describe a project from needs analysis through evaluation. Practice narrating one real project using ADDIE or SAM as a framework, including a specific design decision you made when constraints changed mid-project.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Clarify whether the role involves solo authoring, managing vendors, or both before you discuss compensation. Roles that include vendor management or LMS administration carry different market rates and workload expectations than pure design positions.

Instructional Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most instructional technologists?

The most active employers for instructional technologists right now are Wake County Public School System, Ryder System, and Jordan School District, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large enterprise companies with internal L&D teams tend to post the most consistently.

How many instructional technologist jobs are remote?

About 44% of instructional technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for asynchronous course development work that doesn't require on-site presence. E-learning authoring and LMS administration roles are the most likely to be remote, while positions focused on facilitating live training or supporting classroom technology tend to require in-person work.

How do you become an instructional technologist?

Most instructional technologists start with a bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, or a related field, then build hands-on experience with at least one authoring tool and one LMS platform. Creating a portfolio of sample courses demonstrates practical skills to employers. Many candidates deepen their qualifications through a master's degree in instructional design or by earning a certification from a recognized professional organization in the learning and development field.

How do you get an instructional technologist job with little experience?

Build a portfolio using free or trial versions of authoring tools like Articulate Rise or Storyline, creating short sample modules on topics you know well. Volunteer to develop training materials for a nonprofit, campus organization, or current employer. Applying for junior instructional designer roles or LMS administrator positions is a practical entry point, since both develop skills that transfer directly into full instructional technologist work.

What does the instructional technologist interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical or portfolio review round where you walk through a past project, and a panel interview with stakeholders from HR, L&D, or the academic department hiring. Some employers add a skills assessment asking you to storyboard or build a short module under a time constraint. Final rounds often involve meeting the team you would collaborate with or presenting your instructional design philosophy.

Where can I find and apply to instructional technologist jobs?

You can find and apply to instructional technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to multiple external sites.

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