Language Arts Curriculum Designer
Assessment Focus
Posted on 3/22/2023
INACTIVE
IXL Learning

501-1,000 employees

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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Expert
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