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Amplify · 4 days ago

Lead Content and Instructional Specialist, ELA/ ELD 6-8 (Contract)

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$50/hr - $55/hr

5+ years exp

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 to develop engaging and effective content for grades 6-8, collaborating closely with ELA leadership and cross-functional teams.

EdTechEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Take a lead role in developing materials that reflect a deep understanding of all aspects of the Amplify ELA/ ELD 6–8 program’s pedagogy, instructional framework, design vision, and product tools. Ensure drafted content meets identified criteria through supporting all stages of content development including Drafting outlines, providing feedback for curriculum writers, and, as needed, writing and revising lesson content

Focus on deep dives into texts to identify and curate key sections that will productively drive student engagement and understanding of critical literacy skills and themes

Work independently on designated projects related to a particular content area such as standard alignment, lesson differentiation, adoption criteria, etc

Work closely with cross functional teams to coordinate content development that supports digital and print users, meets universal design criteria, allows participation of a large variety of students. variety of students

Lead curriculum writers to understand needed criteria, incorporate feedback, and meet established deadlines

Provide ongoing direction and feedback to content writers, producers, editors, designers, and vendors to ensure content meets quality, engagement, and consistency standards and reflects the program vision

Take a lead role preparing bid requirements such as criteria maps, implementation guides, content citations, etc

Collaborate with ELA and ELD leadership to develop solutions and prepare citations for critical adoption criteria

Qualification

Curriculum developmentStandards alignmentEducational publishingAnalytic readingTeam leadershipCommunication skillsUDLDiverse learner supportTechnology familiarityAttention to detailWriting skills

Required

5+ years of education experience in secondary education (grades 6–12) with strong content background in literary genres and critical analysis

Bachelor's degree in English or Humanities field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience creating challenging and engaging lessons/curricula in a team environment

Experience with educational publishing or with creating standards-aligned curricula that integrate different genres, digital technology, and media

Experience working with UDL curricula and materials to support language learners and students with diverse educational needs

Broad knowledge of secondary literacy education and research

Demonstrated writing skills

Strong analytic reading and thinking skills

Strong communication skills and the experience that illustrates an ability to provide clear and useful feedback to others—particularly about written content

Team leadership experience

Acute attention to detail