Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Assessment Focus (K-5)

IXL Learning; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking a Language Arts Curriculum Designer to develop engaging assessment items for K-5 students. This full-time remote role involves writing, reviewing, and collaborating with a team to create high-quality educational materials. Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree in Education or a related field, have experience in curriculum development, and possess strong communication skills. Join IXL's commitment to diversity and help shape a brighter future for learners.

Qualifications

• Experience writing foundational reading items for assessments.
• Experience teaching beginning or struggling readers.
• Strong ability to communicate with diverse age groups.

Responsibilities

• Write and review assessment items for K-5 students.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure content accuracy.
• Research educational standards for content requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics

Tools

HTML

Jira

Version control software

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an assessment specialist to join our team as a Language Arts Curriculum Designer and help shape our growing suite of K‑12 assessments.

This is a full‑time remote position for candidates in the United States.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Write and review clear, engaging assessment items to address specified educational objectives in grades K‑5.
• Review and edit assessment items and collaborate with our team of writers, editors, and illustrators to ensure content is clear, accurate, and age‑appropriate.
• Write achievement level descriptors and other assessment documentation.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers, psychometricians, product managers, and company leaders to determine assessment scope and approach.
• Develop and manage project plans to create and deliver high‑quality assessment items.
• Research and analyze content requirements, including state educational standards.
• Assist with other ELA curriculum design projects as assigned, such as creating and reviewing standards alignments and writing and reviewing ELA content for IXL’s learning activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics, or a related field with an explicit focus on literacy.
• 2+ years’ experience writing foundational reading items for statewide or national assessments.
• Experience teaching beginning or struggling readers how to read using a structured literacy approach.
• Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems.
• Can‑do attitude with an openness to others’ ideas and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software; familiarity with HTML, Jira, or version control software is a plus.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus.

What To Include In Your Application

• Your resume.
• A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: Describe your experience writing foundational items for assessments. How might your background and skill set help you address some challenges in developing online English Language Arts assessments for K‑5 students? (Please refrain from using ChatGPT or other AI tools when writing your cover letter. We want to get to know the real you!)

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.