Fast Facts
The Editor (Literacy) role involves developing English Language Development assessments, managing content development, and ensuring high-quality manuscripts under supervision, within a project-based term of twelve months.
Responsibilities: Write and edit manuscripts, monitor text material adequacy, collaborate with in-house staff and external developers, analyze market trends, ensure compliance with assessments, and participate in project planning to meet customer needs.
Skills: Extensive knowledge of ELD assessments, proficiency in software like Adobe, MS Word, and Google Docs; excellent communication skills; ability to write and edit content for accuracy and market need; strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications: A BA in a relevant field such as Elementary or Secondary Education with specialization in TESOL or ESL; minimum 3 years of experience in assessment development for English Language Learners; teaching experience is a plus.
Location: United States
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $60,000 - $85,000.
SUMMARY
The Editor has extensive knowledge of English Language Development (ELD) assessments and uses that knowledge to help develop competitive offerings. The Editor is knowledgeable about all of the “details” in the plan for the assigned project, including specs, writing guidelines, and the plan details for RFPs (if appropriate).
The Editor relies on guidance from their direct supervisor to ensure that the evolving product meets the objectives of the plan, its budget, and its schedule. Collaborates with in-house staff and manages external content developers to complete assigned projects.
This is a term of project position, expected to last for twelve (12) months.
SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB
- With supervision, write and edit manuscripts.
- Monitor appropriateness of text material as to reading level, content accuracy and currency, freedom of bias, and teachability.
- Write and provide art specs for artists and photo-researchers. Participate in evaluation of sketches and choice of photos.
- Working with Product Management and Marketing, analyze competition and market trends and incorporate findings into program.
- Oversee work of outside developers.
- Ensure compliance with state standards and assessments.
- Participate in planning assigned projects; make creative suggestions that reflect an understanding of the marketplace and an awareness of customer needs.
- Ensure that product responds to customer needs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the development of assessments for English Language Learners or similar work.
- Teaching experience a plus.
- A BA in a relevant field, such as Elementary or Secondary Education with a specialization in TESOL or ESL
- Knowledge of WIDA standards, as well as of bilingual, Spanish-immersion and English-immersion K-12 language programs
Other Skills
- Proficient user of computers and software programs, including Adobe, MS Word, and Google Docs.
- Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understands the production process for print and digital assessments.
- Demonstrates ability to write original content, and to edit and rewrite content generated by others, to meet standards of accuracy, style, grade level, and market need.
- Able to create and deliver content in a format suitable for digital products.
- Promotes a sense of teamwork and works to reduce team barriers and conflicts.
- Able to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities. Must be able to set relevant priorities on a daily basis and meet deadlines.
- Commands work habits that are highly productive, working efficiently to develop quality content.
- Must be strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of product.
- Must be able to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills and reduce mistakes.
- Must display a “customer focus” in working with teams to conceptualize marketable product.
- Knows how to translate knowledge of assessments and English Language Development into formats that meet customer needs.
- Proactive in anticipating, evaluating, and solving for issues to avoid disruptions in workflow.
- Displays self-confidence in actively participating in meetings and open forums.
