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Learning Experience Designer, ELA

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Remote
57K-66K
Mid level
Remote
57K-66K
Mid level
The Learning Experience Designer creates ELA instructional materials and assessments, ensuring alignment with standards while collaborating with educators and utilizing technology.
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The role:

  • We are seeking a skilled and creative Learning Experience Designer for our ELA team to develop high-quality English Language Arts instructional materials and assessments. 
  • This role requires a deep understanding of curriculum 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, instructional design -- particularly for a knowledge-building curriculum, and educational publishing.

 Why you'll love this role:

  • You will design and develop formative and summative ELA assessments, instructional materials, and activities aligned with state and national standards (e.g., Common Core, TEKS, BEST).
  • You will 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'll revise and update existing curriculum materials based on teacher feedback and student performance data.
  • You will 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, literacy instruction, and assessment strategies.
  • Experience designing lessons and assessments for various grade levels (9-12 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 assessment development and comfort with data are 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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Top Skills

Digital Curriculum Platforms
Google Suite
Learning Management Systems
MS Office

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