Standards Aligner - K-5 science

Summary

Join IXL Learning as a part-time Standards Aligner and contribute to the development of personalized learning products used globally. This 6-month (with possible extension) remote, 1099 consulting role involves aligning IXL science skills with state educational standards, international curriculum documents, and textbook sections. You will interpret standards, identify matching IXL skills, evaluate skill-textbook fit, format alignments in Google spreadsheets, and collaborate with curriculum designers. Your expertise may also extend to other subjects like math, ELA, or social studies. These alignments will directly impact teachers and students worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline, education, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience aligning content to state standards
• Strong knowledge of K-8 educational terminology and science content, with emphasis on elementary science content
• Basic knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret state educational standards and curriculum documents
• Identify the IXL skills that best help students meet the goals of each standard
• Evaluate how closely IXL skills match textbook sections; suggest adjustments to improve fit
• Format alignments as Google spreadsheets
• Assist in researching state and international education standards
• Collaborate with curriculum designers to determine the best possible alignments

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally knowledge of content in 1+ other subjects (math, ELA, or social studies)