Instructional Content Writer, Compass

The Achievement Network • Boston, MA

8d • Remote

About The Position

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team.

The Instructional Content Writer, Compass creates high-quality, standards-aligned formative products for teachers and students in ANet partner schools. ANet’s products provide data to teachers and leaders and support them in understanding learning standards. Reporting to the Vice President of Instructional Products, the Instructional Content Writer, Compass will be responsible for the content development and design for ANet’s Compass product. This is a fixed-term position with an anticipated duration of four to six months.

Requirements

• Prior instructional teaching experience in mathematics, with preference in grade 2-8
• Solid understanding of mathematics state instructional standards, including Common Core State Standards
• Working knowledge of strong instructional practice in mathematics and assessment design principles, with preference in grade 2-8
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly in a variety of work settings, including internal/external meetings and presentations, using language that is relatable to stakeholders
• Ability to create mathematical visuals that are clear and easy to understand
• Ability to organize workstreams and take initiative to get assignments completed
• Work effectively under deadlines and fast-paced work
• Be able to incorporate input from teams or external sources, including educators
• Ability to recognize needed data and understand how it impacts decisions in the work or role
• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new technology to support the efficiency or delivery of work

Responsibilities

• Create ANet assessment content and supporting materials aligned with content standards
• Develop instructional support materials:
• Research and analyze curriculum and content standards examples from states and external organizations
• Review historical distractor data to identify common misconceptions for each standard or part of standard
• Create aligned resources for common misconceptions, such as visual examples of student work that illuminates a misconception, or a narrative explaining a common misconception, its root causes, and possible solutions.
• Use feedback on resources to iterate and improve created materials
• Writing math assessment items aligned to standards, including but not limited to traditional and technology-enhanced item types
• Addressing feedback on assessment item content from multiple stakeholders in order to revise

Benefits

• paid time-off
• a 401(k) plan with a 4% match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed