Senior Specialist, Learning Content

Summary

Join Illustrative Mathematics (IM) as a Sr Specialist, Learning Content and collaborate with content specialists to develop professional learning and curricular materials. You will co-write content, lead medium-sized projects, and provide grade-band expertise to expand IM's math offerings. This role requires understanding the needs of students and teachers across transitional grade levels, supporting customizations, and addressing partner needs while driving IM's equity-focused vision. The position offers a remote work environment with flexible scheduling, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development. IM values a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture. Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of working with mathematics content, (TK-6, 4-9, or 5-12), including knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Progressions Documents or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience facilitating and writing professional learning workshops and materials for elementary school, middle school, or high school educators or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience designing problem-based curriculum materials
• Must reside in and be legally authorized to work in the USA

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new iterations of IM content materials, aligning with IM’s broader organizational goals and equity-focused vision
• Consult with Product Development Leadership to adapt existing products to or create custom products to address district-specific requests strategically
• Lead medium to large-scale projects by serving as the primary point of contact for content creation and delivery
• Attend IM Community events and PL sessions (virtual and in-person) to maintain alignment between PL product development and adult learning needs
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure IM’s principles of teacher and student positioning, equity, and adult learning are embedded in PK–12 products

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in: Alignment & Transition: Understanding of the approaches to support vertical alignment within grade bands as well as horizontal alignment around depth and complexity of both PL and curricular content
• Enhancing Access & Equity: Expertise in authentic integration of culturally responsive and sustaining educational practices, universal design learning, multilingual learner supports, etc.- within professional learning and curricular products

Benefits

• Supportive and mission-driven team culture
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Remote work environment with flexible scheduling
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth