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Newsela is hiring a Learning Experience Designer, Elementary Social Studies & ELA. The role involves developing high-quality instructional materials and assessments for Social Studies and ELA, ensuring alignment with state and national standards and catering to diverse learners. The designer will collaborate with subject matter experts and utilize technology platforms to enhance digital learning experiences.

Highlights

Design and develop ELA and Social Studies assessments and instructional materials.
Collaborate with educators and experts to refine content.
Proficiency with content authoring tools like Google Suite and Microsoft Office required.
Experience in educational publishing standards and instructional technology.
Compensation includes a base salary of $57,450 - $66,050 per year, plus incentive stock options and benefits.
Minimum of 3+ years experience in assessment or curriculum design required.
Excellent writing and communication skills necessary.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Learning Experience Designer, Elementary Social Studies & ELA Full Description

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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Original Job Description

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.

#li-remote

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