Math Curriculum Designer, Assessment Focus

🇺🇸In-Person - San Mateo, CA$88K–$100K/yr3h ago

K-12 Instructional Design Curriculum Development Assessment Design Math Education Content Development

Summary

IXL Learning seeks an experienced Math Curriculum Designer to develop and review K–12 math assessments for their personalized learning platform used by millions globally. This role shapes IXL's growing assessment suite through collaborative design and high-quality item creation.

Key Responsibilities: Write and review clear, engaging assessment items addressing specified educational objectives in 6–12 math; review for clarity, writing quality, accuracy, and formatting; write achievement level descriptors; collaborate with curriculum designers and psychometricians on assessment scope; coordinate with contracted writers and designers.

Skills & Tools: Excellent writing ability, strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills, superb attention to detail, self-motivation, and openness to collaboration. Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, and technology is advantageous.

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mathematics strongly preferred (Master's or Ph.D. a plus); 2+ years' experience writing items for widely-used assessments required (statewide/national assessment experience strongly preferred); K–12 math teaching or tutoring experience required.

Location: San Mateo, California (hybrid: Monday-Friday in office with option to work from home one day per week)

Compensation: $88,000 – $100,000/year

Job Description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an experienced, passionate educator to join our team as a Math Curriculum Designer and help shape our growing suite of K–12 math assessments.

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Write and review clear, engaging assessment items to address specified educational objectives in 6–12 math
Review assessment items for clarity, writing quality, typos, formatting, and mathematical accuracy
Write achievement level descriptors and other assessment documentation
Collaborate with curriculum designers, psychometricians, program managers, and company leaders to determine assessment scope and approach
Coordinate with contracted item writers, editors, and visual designers to create and deliver high-quality assessment items
Research and analyze content requirements, including state educational standards
Assist with other math curriculum design projects as assigned, such as creating and reviewing standards alignments and writing and reviewing math problems for IXL's learning activities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's in Mathematics strongly preferred - Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics is a plus
2+ years' experience writing items for widely-used assessments required; assessment writing for statewide or national assessments strongly preferred
K–12 math teaching or tutoring experience
Excellent writing ability
Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
Highly self-motivated and efficient with superb attention to detail
Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus
Knowledge of computer programming, mobile, and web technologies is a plus

The base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 to $100,000 + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.