Specialist, Content Developer (English Language Arts)

Pearson • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Specialist, Content Developer is responsible for maintaining existing and developing new curriculum in English Language Arts for grades K–12. Reporting to the Manager of Curriculum Development, the Content Developer writes, reviews, and revises curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing or teaching K-5 English Language Arts curricula strongly aligned to the Science of Reading
• Deep understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction, including structured literacy approaches and early reading development
• Strong knowledge of English Language Arts instruction across reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening, including genre-based writing and text-dependent analysis
• Experience developing ELA curriculum that integrates literacy skills with authentic texts, aligned to grade-level standards and instructional best practices
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office, HTML, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly
• Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills
• Must be able to successfully work independently and also as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management
• Contribute to the creation and refinement of curriculum development user stories
• Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum
• Contribute to ELA K-12 course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards
• Develop and revise K-5 ELA curriculum and assessments aligned to research-based literacy instruction
• Apply knowledge of the Science of Reading to evaluate instructional materials, ensuring alignment to evidence-based practices and state literacy expectations
• Works with a cross-functional Agile team to complete projects and features
• Works with the Product Development managers to ensure the development of high-quality curricula and resources
• Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area
• Negotiates resources within the team and may negotiate across teams to agree on common objectives
• Maintains effective relationships within own and related areas

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

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