IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a part-time Standards Aligner to join our content development team. In this role, you will be responsible for aligning IXL English language arts content to state and international educational standards, sections of widely-adopted textbooks, and other curriculum resources. These alignments will be used by teachers across the nation and around the world to design their lessons and track their students’ progress. #LI-REMOTE
This is a 1099 consulting role that is remote for 6 months with possible extension.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Accurately interpret state educational standards and curriculum documents
- Identify the IXL skills that best help students meet the goals of each standard or textbook section
- Analyze progressions of skills and standards across grade levels
- Format alignments as Google spreadsheets
- Assist in researching state and international education standards
- Incorporate and apply feedback to revise work as needed
- Collaborate with curriculum designers to determine the best possible alignments
- Bachelor’s degree in English, linguistics, education, or a related field
- 1+ years of experience aligning content to state standards
- Strong working knowledge of K-12 education terminology
- Experience working across multiple grade bands
- Strong knowledge of English grammar
- Basic knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work independently and meet due dates
- Clear and consistent communication skills
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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