Specialist, Content Developer (English Language Arts)

<p><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">The Specialist, Content Developer is responsible for maintaining existing and developing new curriculum in English Language Arts for grades K–12. Reporting to the Manager of Curriculum Development, the Content Developer writes, reviews, and revises curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction. </span></span><br><br><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;"><strong><u>Responsibilities</u>:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Contribute to the creation and refinement of curriculum development user stories</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">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</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Develop and revise K-5 ELA curriculum and assessments aligned to research-based literacy instruction</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Apply knowledge of the Science of Reading to evaluate instructional materials, ensuring alignment to evidence-based practices and state literacy expectations</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Works with a cross-functional Agile team to complete projects and features</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Works with the Product Development managers to ensure the development of high-quality curricula and resources</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Negotiates resources within the team and may negotiate across teams to agree on common objectives</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Maintains effective relationships within own and related areas</span></span><br> </li></ul><p><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;"><strong><u>Qualifications</u>:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Minimum of 3 years of curriculum development experience required, with curriculum to support asynchronous virtual learning preferred</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Demonstrated experience developing or teaching K-5 English Language Arts curricula strongly aligned to the Science of Reading</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Deep understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction, including structured literacy approaches and early reading development</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Strong knowledge of English Language Arts instruction across reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening, including genre-based writing and text-dependent analysis</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Experience developing ELA curriculum that integrates literacy skills with authentic texts, aligned to grade-level standards and instructional best practices</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Proven track record of meeting deadlines while producing highly accurate, accountable work; very detail-oriented</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Proficient with Microsoft® Office, HTML, and ability to learn other software programs and technology platforms quickly</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Must enjoy a challenging work environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, creativity, strong communication, and organizational skills</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Must be able to successfully work independently and also as part of a team</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 116%;">Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) is a plus </span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Compensation at Pearson</strong> is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: </span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The minimum full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $68,000.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is </span></span><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/&data=04|01|tasha.scott@pearson.com|2c256513c79f4679be7c08d9e7287ebb|8cc434d797d047d3b5c514fe0e33e34b|0|0|637794983376381246|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000&sdata=t1YQPUL7BgoclUd7yE2i86QAirLf4z3z8OEWgr42q7c=&reserved=0"><span style="font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">here</span></span></a><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 15th 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs. </strong></span></i></span></p><p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: " segoe="" ui",="" sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">#LI-CH2</span></span></p> <br><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.</span></p> </div>

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