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Content Developer, English Language Arts

Pearson VUE, New Orleans, LA, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


Job Description:

Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross‑functional agile team members, and members of product management

Contribute to the creation and refinement of curriculum development user stories

Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum

Contribute to ELA K-12 course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards

Develop and revise K-5 ELA curriculum and assessments aligned to research-based literacy instruction

Apply knowledge of the Science of Reading to evaluate instructional materials, ensuring alignment to evidence‑based practices and state literacy expectations

Works with a cross‑functional Agile team to complete projects and features

Works with the Product Development managers to ensure the development of high‑quality curricula and resources

Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area

Negotiates resources within the team and may negotiate across teams to agree on common objectives

Maintains effective relationships within own and related areas

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred

Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred

Minimum of 3 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred

Demonstrated experience developing or teaching K-5 English Language Arts curricula strongly aligned to the Science of Reading

Deep understanding of evidence‑based literacy instruction, including structured literacy approaches and early reading development

Strong knowledge of English Language Arts instruction across reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening, including genre‑based writing and text‑dependent analysis

Experience developing ELA curriculum that integrates literacy skills with authentic texts, aligned to grade‑level standards and instructional best practices

Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail‑oriented

Proficient with Microsoft® Office, HTML, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly

Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self‑direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills

Must be able to successfully work independently and also as part of a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) is a plus

Benefits:

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program

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