Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Assessment Focus (K-5)

IXL Learning

5d • Remote

About The Position

IXL Learning, a global leader in personalized learning products, is seeking an assessment specialist to join their team as a Language Arts Curriculum Designer. This role will focus on shaping K-12 assessments, designing clear and engaging assessment items, and collaborating with psychometricians and product managers to achieve educational goals. The position requires educational insight, creative solutions, strong writing skills, and a commitment to quality to impact millions of students. This is a full-time remote position for candidates in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field with an explicit focus on literacy
• 2+ years' experience writing foundational reading items for statewide or national assessments
• Experience teaching beginning or struggling readers how to read using a structured literacy approach
• Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups
• Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems
• Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HTML, Jira, or version control software
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design

Responsibilities

• Write and review clear, engaging assessment items to address specified educational objectives in grades K-5
• Review and edit assessment items and collaborate with our team of writers, editors, and illustrators to ensure content is clear, accurate, and age-appropriate
• Write achievement level descriptors and other assessment documentation
• Collaborate with curriculum designers, psychometricians, product managers, and company leaders to determine assessment scope and approach
• Develop and manage project plans to create and deliver high-quality assessment items
• Research and analyze content requirements, including state educational standards
• Assist with other ELA curriculum design projects as assigned, such as creating and reviewing standards alignments and writing and reviewing ELA content for IXL's learning activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level