Acceleration Academies Hiring for ELA Curriculum Writer at Chicago, IL Full Time

At EdIncites, we are passionate about improving student outcomes. We provide two capabilities that drive student success: our technology platform (Incite®) that enables data-driven teaching and learning, as well as our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs (Acceleration Academies). These offerings are both rooted in our belief that every student deserves access to the best instruction, tools and resources possible.

Worker Type: Freelancer (Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote (anywhere, USA)

Compensation: Project-based pay

Project Description

We are looking for a temporary freelance curriculum writer to develop and author virtual secondary ELA courses for designated content areas and grade levels for the dropout/reengagement and alternative education market.

Project/Freelancer Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or directly related field

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience with 6-12 curriculum alignment and asynchronous course development

License/Certification: holds/has held in the last five years an educator’s license in 6-12 English Language Arts.

Project Tasks

Research, design, develop and write thoughtful, engaging, and easy-to-use secondary lesson plans, learning experiences, student materials, and teacher materials that align to content standards and socio-emotional learning goals

Select or contribute to the design of videos, interactives, and other multimedia content used in instructional contexts

Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and contractors about progress, deadlines, challenges, and solutions.

Respond constructively to suggestions, feedback, and editing of your writing and curriculum development.

Follow plans and specifications for all assigned projects, including meeting deadlines and milestones, coordinating with other project workers, and adjusting work based on project needs/priorities

Design formative and summative assessments, rubrics, and teacher guidance for utilizing assessment practices

Freelancer Qualifications

Experience as a 6-12 curriculum developer, experience with performance and portfolio assessment, and experience with online learning.

Experience across print and digital curriculum systems, including common learning management systems and interactive tools.

Map out, design, and write strategic instructional plans, sequences of lessons, standards-alignment documents, and pacing guides

Competent with Google Apps, and willing to learn additional technology tools adopted by the organization.

Three or more years of experience as a writer and editor of student and teacher-facing materials.

Solid understanding of online learning considerations and educational technology

(Preferred) Working knowledge of current Georgia, Texas, Ohio and/or Florida curriculum standards