ELA Content Writer - Assessment Focus (Freelance)

EdSurge; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech company is seeking a creative ELA Content Writer to craft engaging language arts assessments for grades PK-12. This freelance role offers the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to meaningful educational products that impact millions of learners. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional writing skills, a BA/BS degree in English or a related field, and experience in K-12 content development. Join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, diversity, and the power of education to make a positive difference in the world.

Qualifications

• Experience writing ELA K–12 content for assessments.
• Ability to implement feedback and adhere to style guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Research topics and create engaging language arts passages.
• Write assessment items and craft questions based on guidelines.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Critical thinking

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS degree in English

Degree in creative writing

Related field degree

Tools

The Chicago Manual of Style

Job description

ELA Content Writer - Assessment Focus (Freelance)

IXL Learning - Remote - Part time

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking creative, motivated writers to join our content development team. In this role, you will work closely with editors and curriculum designers to create eloquent and engaging language arts passages for grade PK–12 assessments.

This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Research informational topics that would interest a school-aged audience
• Source passages from texts for use in online activities and assessments
• Writing sentences, paragraphs, and longer passages for use in online activities and assessments
• Craft questions, answers, and explanations based on guidelines and samples
• Adhere to conventions in The Chicago Manual of Style and an in-house style guide
• Accept and implement feedback

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree, preferably in English, creative writing, or a related field
• Experience writing ELA K–12 content for large-scale summative, interim, and formative assessments
• Exceptional writing skills, including a finely tuned sense of English grammar and usage
• Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects
• Previous professional writing experience (educational or YA content preferred)

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

• Your resume
• A writing sample consisting of 2–3 assessment items that you have created

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products.

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.