Job Description

Instructional Content Writer

Location: Flexible within the United States

ABOUT ANET

Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team.

OPPORTUNITY

The Instructional Content Writer provides high-quality, standards-aligned formative products and  assessments to teachers and students in ANet partner schools. ANet’s products and  assessments provide data to teachers and leaders and support them in understanding the learning standards. Reporting to the Vice President of Instructional Products,  the Instructional Content Writer will be responsible for the content development and design of ANet’s K-12 Assessments and products. This role includes writing, reviewing, and revising high-quality assessment items and instructional resources or materials across K–12 content areas.

TRAVEL

Up to 2-3 times a year

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create ANet assessment content and supporting materials aligned with K-12 content standards

• Support item selection and design for all ANet assessments
• Write assessment items aligned to standards, including but not limited to traditional and technology-enhanced item types
• Gather and resolve feedback on assessment item content from multiple stakeholders in order to revise
• Provide specific feedback to assessment writers and editors, ensuring quality and alignment to design principles
• Approve final assessment items for use
• Research and analyze content standards and other assessment item examples from states and external organizations
• Support development of  instructional support materials and scoring guides for assessment items
• Meet all interim and final deadlines for assessment item creation

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

Expertise in area of focus:

○ Prior instructional teaching experience in K-12 classrooms

○ Expertise in content areas such as ELA, Math, Literacy; ANet welcomes writers with strong standards and instructional design backgrounds across subjects.

○ Solid understanding of  state instructional  standards, including Common Core State Standards

○ Working knowledge of assessment design principles and best practices

Communication:

○ Ability to communicate ideas clearly in meetings or presentations 

 

Planning and Prioritization:

○ Ability to organize workstreams and take initiative to get assignments completed

○ Work effectively under deadlines and fast paced work

○ Be able to incorporate  input from teams or external sources

Critical Thinking & Data Orientation:

○ Ability to recognize needed data and understand how it impacts decisions in the work or role

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements;  flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance. 

The hourly salary range for this position is between $25.50 - $38.76. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($25.50 - $31.88) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. This position is non-exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay, which requires advanced approval, in accordance with applicable laws. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.

APPLY

We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. online. Learn more about the application process here . Please submit your application online.

ANet is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

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