Economics w/ Personal Finance Quality Matters Course Representative (Internal Hire Only)

Job Title: Economics w/ Personal Finance Quality Matters Course Representative (Internal Hire Only)

Effective Date: 12/4/2025  

Reports To: Director of Design, Development, & Project Management

Contract Length: January - December, 2026

Job Summary:  A Quality Matters Course Representative (QMCR) is the primary point of contact for a course undergoing a QM review process, essentially acting as a liaison between Virtual Arkansas and the QM reviewers, responsible for preparing the course for review, addressing any questions during the review, and implementing feedback received to improve the course quality to meet QM standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Initiate the QM review process by submitting course materials and completing all required documentation.
• Participate in the QM Pre-Review Conference Call or Zoom session.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the review team, responding to questions and providing necessary clarifications regarding course design.
• Implement revisions based on reviewer feedback to ensure the course meets QM Standards.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with the QM Coordinator and review team throughout the review process.
• Monitor the progress of the review and ensure timely submission of all required information.
• Effectively manage priorities and adapt to meet required deadlines.
• Adhere to all Virtual Arkansas and applicable Arch Ford ESC policies and regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.  

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Successful completion of the Applying the Quality Matters K-12 Rubric training.
• In-depth knowledge of the course content and design to effectively respond to reviewer inquiries.
• Proven ability to collaborate with QM reviewers to ensure the course meets required quality standards.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from the QM review process to enhance course design and content using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and CourseArc.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Efficient time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Education, Experience, and Qualifications: 

• Must be a full-time Virtual Arkansas employee to participate. 
• Bachelor's degree (minimum); Masters degree desired
• Three years of blended/online teaching experience is desired
• Online course development and design experience is desired
• Demonstrates high-quality verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates creative writing and research abilities
• Completion of Science of Reading professional development (Awareness or Proficient level, based on grade level).
• Teacher Licensure for the requested content area and grade level

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Periodic travel requirements
• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Use hands to handle or feel, type, and pick up objects, and reach with hands and arms;
• Talk or hear to communicate effectively
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Other Information:

• This position will be hired through the Arch Ford Education Cooperative
• Telework from home office
• Compensation: $800 minus applicable taxes, retirement, and fees