Math Senior Content Advisor—Product Development

Cambium Assessment; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambium Learning Group is seeking a Senior Content Advisor - Product Development to lead innovative assessment content for K–12 statewide assessments. The role involves shaping research-driven solutions, collaborating across divisions, and guiding content development efforts with senior leadership as a trusted advisor.

Ideal candidates bring deep content knowledge, 8+ years in content development, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives while traveling 1–8 times per year as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education with at least 8 years of experience leading development of content for large-scale summative assessments or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Deep content knowledge is required.
• Experience with innovative assessment products, including research, design, development, and implementation, is highly preferred.
• Awareness of early childhood formative products and district-level assessment experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of innovative assessment products, including research, design, development, and implementation.
• Contributes to and executes a complex plan or solution vetted by Test Development leadership.
• Presents in TAC meetings as a content specialist and may present to senior leadership.
• Manages client and stakeholder expectations and resolves requests thoroughly and timely.
• Identifies and escalates complex department-wide issues, seeking solutions.
• Works collaboratively across divisions as needed.
• Contributes to content test development across all projects as a senior-level reviewer.
• Oversees client-facing meetings as the content specialist at standard settings and related activities.
• Drives Content and Test Development training, including preparation for standard setting.
• Contributes to proposal work, as needed.

Skills

Content development leadership

Project leadership

Public speaking

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in Mathematics or Math Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.

Job Location

US, Remote. Must work and reside within the US for this position

Job Overview

Join our Team! Cambium Assessment is a leader in statewide online assessments. We integrate cutting-edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments for kindergarten through high school students. We are currently looking to fill the role of Senior Content Advisor - Product Development with an innovative pioneer. The ideal candidate will be a key member of the team, serving as a thought principal in the development of new and innovative approaches to all types and stages of assessment

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of innovative assessment products, including the research, design, development, and implementation of these development efforts.
• Contributes to and executes a complex plan or solution that is vetted by Test Development leadership.
• Presents in TAC meetings as a content specialist and may present to senior leadership of the division and company.
• Manages client and stakeholder expectations effectively and ensures all client and collaborator requests are resolved in a thorough and timely manner.
• Identifies and escalates complex department-wide issues, seeking and offering solutions.
• Works collaboratively across divisions, as needed.
• Contributes to content test development across all projects as a senior-level reviewer, as needed.
• Oversees and may drive client facing meetings, including as the content specialist at standard settings, as well as facilitation of content advisory, rubric validation, range finding, data review, and other client meetings, as needed.
• Drives Content and Test Development training, including preparation for standard setting.
• Autonomously contributes to proposal work, as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education with at least 8 years of experience leading development of content for large-scale summative assessments or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Deep content knowledge is required.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with innovative assessment products, including the research, design, development, and implementation of development efforts, is highly preferred.
• Awareness of early childhood formative products and experience in creating district-level assessments is beneficial.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role (People or Project).
• Highly creative and innovative with a deep comprehension of Principled Assessment Design, learning processes, and learning progressions.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) is preferred.
• Highly comfortable interacting with and delivering various presentations to senior leadership across divisions and C-suite of the organization.
• Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education System and Education Assessment is required.
• Demonstrated and highly effective thought leadership.
• Data-backed skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Highly flexible and adaptive, pivoting as needed to arrive at a solution.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Highly skilled in collaboration, communication, and multi-tasking.
• Ability to travel 1-8 times per year, including trips lasting 2-5 days.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.