Content and Instructional Specialist, English Language Arts (Contract)

Amplify Education • Contract • Remote (United States) • $40 - $45 / hour • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Amplify is seeking a Content and Instructional Specialist for English Language Arts to develop and review core curricular materials that engage K-12 students and enhance their literacy skills while adhering to educational standards.

Responsibilities: Develop and review standards-aligned instruction, revise materials for diverse learners, source engaging texts, craft lessons, and collaborate with designers and developers.

Skills: Strong understanding of standards-aligned instruction, content development, attention to detail, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications: 2+ years of elementary education experience, experience in developing standards-based curricula, strong reading and thinking skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.

Location: Remote - United States, United States of America

Compensation: $40 - $45 / Hourly

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description Summary:

Amplify is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) Content and Instructional Specialist to help develop and review core curricular materials for students. Our small, highly collaborative team develops lessons that bring rich, standards-aligned domains of knowledge into ELA classrooms, using those domains to engage students, build literacy skills, and develop those skills into close, careful reading; writing, speaking, and listening for diverse audiences and purposes; and pursuing a deep curiosity about the world. To do this, we need people who “get” both text and students, who are ready to think creatively about critical literacy skills, who possess a deep understanding of standards-aligned instruction, and who have an impeccable eye for detail.

*This is a contract role.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop and review instruction that authentically aligns to standards and progresses in substantial, organic ways
Revise instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners
Source rich and engaging texts for content development
Craft lessons that support students at all levels, helping them become strong readers who can dig into a text, deliberately investigate key elements, collaborate to refine their understanding, and express that understanding through presentations, performances, writing, or other means
Collaborate with designers, developers, and other content producers to bring lessons to life

Required Qualifications:

2+ years elementary education experience in developing and implementing a wide range of engagement and grouping strategies or similar role with a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Experience crafting challenging and engaging standards-based lessons/curricula
Experience crafting standards correlations and other technical documents
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in related field
Experience crafting curriculum that integrates different genres, technologies, and media
Experience instructing a diverse range of learners
Widely read, with strong reading and thinking skills
Experience working collaboratively
Acute attention to detail
Comfort with classroom technology

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $40 - $45.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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