Instructional Content Specialist

Over the last 10+ years, Ellevation Education has built a thriving business serving the administrators, specialists, and teachers who support English Learners (ELL) at public schools across the US. Today, over 1,800 school districts use our software to manage their EL programs and drive key outcomes for students. We are a successful, rapidly growing business with a real mission—helping ELLs achieve their highest aspirations.We are making a series of investments in the development of a short benchmark ELP assessment aimed at informing instruction for EL students in grades 2–12 across the country. This lightweight assessment will serve as a lower-stakes vehicle to measure students’ ELP growth between the high-stakes, federally mandated summative ELP assessments. To do this, we are building out a small team of experienced assessment authors with expertise in the K–12 ELP space. 

As an Instructional Content Specialist, you will work closely with other content specialists to develop Ellevation’s first benchmark ELP assessment. Leveraging your editorial experience and knowledge of ELP Standards and Proficiency Level Descriptors (such as WIDA, CA ELA/ELD Framework, ELPA21, and/or Texas ELPS), you will contribute to the assessment design and play a key role in the 6–12 blueprint and item development. You will also collaborate with other members of our Education Solutions team and Assessment Product Teams to shape the student experience, content tooling development, and scoring operations.At Ellevation, Instructional Specialists are responsible for delivering research-based, high-quality content and contributing to the revision workflow of other content authors on the team. Members of the Education Solutions team serve as subject matter experts within the product organization and at times, across the company. We use agile development methodologies in order to quickly deliver value to our customers (EL educators) and the students they serve. We often revise our approach and take pride in evolving our work to meet the needs of customers. 

Impact you have in this role:

• 1 month: Build background knowledge on Ellevation’s planned assessment solution, including internal documentation and processes, while at the same time, begin to learn about our customers and their regional segmentation and needs. Develop rapport with key stakeholders and team members. Contribute to the assessment design and authoring of a benchmark ELP assessment for grades 6–12. 
• 3 months: Author assessment items including detailed art specifications in secondary grade bands. Review and contribute to the quality of assessment items in primary grade bands. Demonstrate expertise in authoring and revision workflows. Collaborate closely with other content specialists, delivering exceptional content on time and at a quality that exceeds our customers’ expectations.
• 6 months: Drive delivery of assessment items. Engage with stakeholders, including customers, on early feedback. 
• 12 months: Heavily contribute to Ellevation becoming a market leader in the ELP benchmark space through consistent delivery of assessment items.

About You:

• You have 3–5 years of experience writing and editing high-quality ELP assessment content for students in the K–12 space, with a focus on grades 6–12.
• You have demonstrated success in developing high-quality, educational and assessment content aligned to language standards within a specified time frame. (Sustainability + Impact)
• You have a strong background in national and regionally specific EL language standards and frequently engage in new learning to stay up-to-date (Go and See)
• You have strong verbal communication skills and a willingness to contribute to collaborative work, delivering and receiving feedback well. (Win Together)
• You have natural curiosity and an eagerness to learn from others. (Stay Curious)

Travel Expectations

• Remote employees for this role will be expected to travel about 6 times per year to the Boston office or company off sites.

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Are you passionate about growth and eager to learn? Do you possess a drive to excel and make a difference? Ellevation values diversity, creativity, and a hunger for new perspectives. While our job postings outline preferred qualifications, we believe that talent comes in various forms. If you're motivated, adaptable, and ready to contribute, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that unique skills and fresh outlooks are invaluable assets to our team. Don't let a checklist of requirements deter you – take the leap, and let's explore the possibilities together!

About Us:

At Ellevation, we develop world-class software to help educators serve the fastest growing population of K-12 students: English Learners (ELs). Ellevation helps school districts transform their Multilingual Learner programs and ensure all students can achieve their highest aspirations. Our product suite includes a best-in-class data and instructional planning platform, resources to build teacher capacity, and student-facing programs to teach academic language.

We are a fast-growing, mission-driven technology company partnering with over 1,500 school districts and more than 2 million current and former English Learners. Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of ELs we serve and drive measurable outcomes for students. Ellevation merged with Curriculum Associates in 2021 to accelerate impact for Multilingual Learners. Our company continues to operate independently and is well-capitalized to support our ambitious social and financial objectives.

Why Ellevation?

In addition to our great benefits and competitive salaries, here are some things that make us unique:

+ Mission-driven organization where team members are empowered to make a significant impact

+ Opportunities to join DEIB-focused groups and support building a culture of belonging 

+ Professional development and growth opportunities

+ Company and team offsites in various cities across the United States

+ Collaborative workspace in the heart of Boston - a stone's throw from many central T stops (Downtown Crossing, Government Center, and Aquarium). Free snacks, beverages, and local organic fruit provided

+ Remote and in-person engagement opportunities, including happy hours, themed events, and competitions 

+ Remote and in-person wellness programming to support team’s mental and physical wellbeing

Learn more about our team in our Culture Deck.

Here at Ellevation, we champion diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values a range of ideas and opinions. 

We believe in building a culture where productivity can flourish, one that is empathetic, respectful, and inclusive. We are proud to have been recognized in prior years as “Best Tech Workplace for Diversity” by the Timmy Awards for investing in training around inclusive behaviors, microaggressions, unconscious bias, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and feedback across the company. We are encouraged by our progress, but there’s more work to be done.

Additional Information: Ellevation operates under Curriculum Associates, LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Curriculum Associates, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Curriculum Associates, LLC will grant employment, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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