What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Experience Designer, Elementary Social Studies & ELA position at Newsela?
The role:
- We are seeking a skilled and creative Learning Experience Designer for our Social Studies team to develop high-quality Social Studies and ELA instructional materials and assessments.
- This role requires a deep understanding of state and national standards, pedagogical best practices, and assessment design to create engaging and effective resources for diverse learners.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in assessment development for 1st through 3rd grades, instructional design, and educational publishing.
Why you'll love this role:
- You'll design and develop formative and summative ELA and Social Studies assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
- You'll ensure all materials meet educational best practices, including differentiation and scaffolding for diverse learners.
- You'll collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, data scientists, and curriculum developers to refine and enhance content.
- You will utilize technology tools and platforms to develop interactive and digital learning experiences.
- You will leverage research on best practices in literacy instruction and assessment to inform content development.
- You will revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
- You'll maintain consistency in tone, language, and complexity to align with grade-level expectations.
Why you're a great fit:
- 3 years of professional experience in assessment creation or design, curriculum design, or instructional development for a publisher or educational technology company.
- Strong knowledge of ELA standards, Social Studies frameworks, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (K-5 preferred).
- Familiarity with educational publishing standards and instructional technology.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with content authoring tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems, and digital curriculum platforms).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in online learning, e-learning development, or digital curriculum design.
- Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction strategies.
- Background in test development and psychometrics is a plus.
Compensation:
- Base salary: $57,450 - $66,050 per year.
- Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
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Salary : $57,450 - $66,050
