Instructional Content Specialist

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Ellevation Education

๐Ÿ’ต $80k-$100k
๐Ÿ“Remote - Worldwide

Summary

Join Ellevation Education as an Instructional Content Specialist to contribute to the development of a benchmark ELP assessment for grades 6โ€“12. Collaborate with a team of experienced assessment authors, leveraging your editorial expertise and knowledge of ELP standards. You will play a key role in assessment design, item development, and shaping the student experience. This role requires 3โ€“5 years of experience writing and editing high-quality ELP assessment content for Kโ€“12 students, with a focus on grades 6โ€“12. The position offers a competitive salary ($80,000-$100,000) with a 10% annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Remote employees will travel approximately six times per year.

Requirements

  • Have 3โ€“5 years of experience writing and editing high-quality ELP assessment content for students in the Kโ€“12 space, with a focus on grades 6โ€“12
  • Have demonstrated success in developing high-quality, educational and assessment content aligned to language standards within a specified time frame
  • Have a strong background in national and regionally specific EL language standards and frequently engage in new learning to stay up-to-date
  • Have strong verbal communication skills and a willingness to contribute to collaborative work, delivering and receiving feedback well
  • Have natural curiosity and an eagerness to learn from others

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with other content specialists to develop Ellevationโ€™s first benchmark ELP assessment
  • Contribute to the assessment design and play a key role in the 6โ€“12 blueprint and item development
  • Collaborate with other members of our Education Solutions team and Assessment Product Teams to shape the student experience, content tooling development, and scoring operations
  • Deliver research-based, high-quality content
  • Contribute to the revision workflow of other content authors on the team
  • Serve as subject matter experts within the product organization and at times, across the company
  • Build background knowledge on Ellevationโ€™s planned assessment solution, including internal documentation and processes
  • Begin to learn about our customers and their regional segmentation and needs
  • Develop rapport with key stakeholders and team members
  • Contribute to the assessment design and authoring of a benchmark ELP assessment for grades 6โ€“12
  • Author assessment items including detailed art specifications in secondary grade bands
  • Review and contribute to the quality of assessment items in primary grade bands
  • Demonstrate expertise in authoring and revision workflows
  • Collaborate closely with other content specialists, delivering exceptional content on time and at a quality that exceeds our customersโ€™ expectations
  • Drive delivery of assessment items
  • Engage with stakeholders, including customers, on early feedback
  • Heavily contribute to Ellevation becoming a market leader in the ELP benchmark space through consistent delivery of assessment items

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possess a drive to excel and make a difference
  • Be motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, annual performance-based raise, and bonus (or commission for sales positions)
  • 10% annual bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • Company's 401(k) retirement plan and receive an employer match up to 50% on the first 7% of your contribution, with pre-tax and Roth options
  • Flexible paid time off for vacations, sick and disability policy
  • 10 paid company holidays
  • 2 floating holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
  • Generous parental leave benefit
  • Back-up childcare or eldercare
  • Variety of other perks to support the health and well-being of our employees
  • Mission-driven organization where team members are empowered to make a significant impact
  • Opportunities to join DEIB-focused groups and support building a culture of belonging
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Company and team offsites in various cities across the United States
  • Collaborative workspace in the heart of Boston - a stone's throw from many central T stops (Downtown Crossing, Government Center, and Aquarium). Free snacks, beverages, and local organic fruit provided
  • Remote and in-person engagement opportunities, including happy hours, themed events, and competitions
  • Remote and in-person wellness programming to support teamโ€™s mental and physical wellbeing
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