Language Arts Curriculum Designer
Assessment Focus
Posted on 3/22/2023
INACTIVE
Online lessons for K-12 subjects
Company Overview
IXL is passionate about improving learning for all. They apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
Data & Analytics
Education
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$510M
Founded
1998
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 19%Locations
Raleigh, NC, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field
- 2+ years' experience writing items for widely-used assessments
- K-12 ELA teaching or tutoring experience
- 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
Responsibilities
- Write and review clear, engaging assessment items to address specified educational objectives in either K-5 or 6-12 ELA
- 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, program 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
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software; familiarity with HTML, Jira, or Git is a plus
- Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus