Instructional Content Specialist

Summary

Join Ellevation Education as an Instructional Content Specialist to contribute to the development of a benchmark ELP assessment for grades 6–12. 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 3–5 years of experience writing and editing high-quality ELP assessment content for K–12 students, with a focus on grades 6–12. 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 3–5 years of experience writing and editing high-quality ELP assessment content for students in the K–12 space, with a focus on grades 6–12
• 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 Ellevation’s first benchmark ELP assessment
• Contribute to the assessment design and play a key role in the 6–12 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 Ellevation’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 6–12
• 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 customers’ 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 team’s mental and physical wellbeing