Ela Content Writer

Summary

Join IXL Learning's content development team as a remote, 1099 consultant for three months (with possible extension) to create engaging language arts passages for PK–12 assessments. You will collaborate with editors and curriculum designers. This role involves researching topics appealing to school-aged audiences, sourcing passages, writing assessment items, crafting questions and explanations, and adhering to style guides. The position requires a BA/BS degree (preferably in English or a related field) and experience writing ELA K–12 content for assessments. Exceptional writing skills, strong critical thinking, and organizational abilities are essential. IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company, offering a unique and collaborative work culture.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree, preferably in English, creative writing, or a related field
• Experience writing ELA K–12 content for large-scale summative, interim, and formative assessments
• Exceptional writing skills, including a finely tuned sense of English grammar and usage
• Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Research informational topics that would interest a school-aged audience
• Source passages from texts for use in online activities and assessments
• Writing sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages for use in online activities and assessments
• Craft questions, answers, and explanations based on guidelines and samples
• Adhere to conventions in The Chicago Manual of Style and an in-house style guide
• Accept and implement feedback

Preferred Qualifications

Previous professional writing experience (educational or YA content preferred)

Benefits

Remote work