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IXL Learning is hiring an ELA Content Writer - Assessment Focus (Freelance). This role involves creating engaging language arts passages for PK-12 assessments and collaborating with editors and curriculum designers. Writers will research topics, craft questions and passages, and follow style guides.

Highlights

Create language arts content for grade PK-12 assessments.
Collaborate with editors and curriculum designers.
Adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style and in-house guides.
Requires a BA/BS degree in English or related field.
Experience with English language arts content development preferred.
Exceptional writing and research skills required.
Freelance consulting role, initially for three months.
Compensation details not specified.

ELA Content Writer - Assessment Focus Full Description

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.
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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
Write 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 developing English language arts K-12 problems to meet specified educational objectives
Experience writing English language arts K–12 content for large-scale summative, interim, and formative assessments is a plus
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

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

Your resume
A cover letter
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. 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.

Original Job Description

This is a remote, 1099 consulting role for three months with a possible extension.
#LI-REMOTE

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
Write 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 developing English language arts K-12 problems to meet specified educational objectives
Experience writing English language arts K–12 content for large-scale summative, interim, and formative assessments is a plus
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

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

Your resume
A cover letter
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. 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

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