Lead Content and Instructional Specialist, Spanish Language Arts (Contractor) jobs in United States
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Amplify · 4 months ago

Lead Content and Instructional Specialist, Spanish Language Arts (Contractor)

Amplify is a pioneer in K–12 education, leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. They are seeking a Lead Content and Instructional Specialist for Spanish Language Arts to review and refine K–5 materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and providing guidance to a team of content writers.

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Responsibilities

Review and revise Spanish Language Arts content for clarity, accuracy, rigor, and alignment to TEKS, ELPS, and other state-specific criteria
Ensure all instructional materials meet Amplify’s quality standards and are appropriate for a wide range of learners across Texas
Oversee a team of content writers: provide regular feedback, support their development, and ensure consistency and instructional coherence across lessons
Collaborate closely with English Language Arts leads to ensure that Spanish materials align with the scope and intent of the English program while maintaining linguistic and cultural integrity
Help identify, vet, and adapt Spanish-language texts for use in lessons and assessments
Manage revision cycles and feedback implementation to meet project timelines and quality expectations

Qualification

Curriculum developmentSpanish proficiencyTeam leadershipEducational publishingSpanish linguisticsDeadline managementDigital platformsAttention to detail

Required

Native or near-native Spanish proficiency, including strong academic and editorial command of the language
Bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, Bilingual Education, or a related field
Strong knowledge of Spanish linguistics (grammar, orthography, syntax, etc.) and how they support literacy development
5+ years of experience developing and/or reviewing curriculum for an educational publisher or Edtech company
Demonstrated experience leading a team of curriculum developers or writers
Experience leading the adaptation or alignment of curriculum to meet state standards and specific market needs
Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple feedback cycles
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Graduate degree in a relevant field
Experience leading or mentoring other content developers or teachers
Background in educational publishing or curriculum development
Familiarity with developing or adapting content for dual-language or bilingual classrooms
Familiarity with the Texas instructional landscape or state-level curriculum review processes
Comfort working in digital platforms and collaborative authoring environments

Company

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$215M
Key Investors
Cox Enterprises
2023-05-23Series C
2021-10-26Series Unknown· $215M

Leadership Team

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Nathan Potter
Senior Vice President Engineering
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Philipp Legner
VP of Mathigon
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