Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Assessment Focus (K-5) jobs in United States
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IXL Learning · 7 hours ago

Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Assessment Focus (K-5)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company, seeking a Language Arts Curriculum Designer with an assessment focus to enhance K-12 assessments. The role involves designing engaging assessment items, collaborating with various professionals, and ensuring content quality for K-5 educational objectives.

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Responsibilities

Write and review clear, engaging assessment items to address specified educational objectives in grades K-5
Review and edit assessment items and collaborate with our team of writers, editors, and illustrators to ensure content is clear, accurate, and age-appropriate
Write achievement level descriptors and other assessment documentation
Collaborate with curriculum designers, psychometricians, product managers, and company leaders to determine assessment scope and approach
Develop and manage project plans to create and deliver high-quality assessment items
Research and analyze content requirements, including state educational standards
Assist with other ELA curriculum design projects as assigned, such as creating and reviewing standards alignments and writing and reviewing ELA content for IXL's learning activities

Qualification

Curriculum developmentAssessment item writingStructured literacy approachHTMLJiraInstructional designCommunication skillsCreative problem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field with an explicit focus on literacy
2+ years' experience writing foundational reading items for statewide or national assessments
Experience teaching beginning or struggling readers how to read using a structured literacy approach
Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems
Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail
Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software

Preferred

familiarity with HTML
familiarity with Jira
familiarity with version control software
Experience in curriculum development and instructional design

Company

IXL Learning

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At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all.
dateFounded in 1996
location
San Mateo, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.ixl.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Public Company
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1999-06-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Paul Mishkin
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Alicia Laskowski, PHR, SHRM-CP
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