Remote

Standards Aligner - Science (Freelance)

IXL Learning
United States
Nov 08, 2024
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a part-time Standards Aligner to join our content development team. In this role, you will be responsible for aligning IXL science skills to state educational standards, international curriculum documents, and sections of widely-adopted textbooks. Based on your background, you may also be tasked with alignments for another subject area (math, ELA, or social studies). These alignments will be used by teachers across the nation and around the world to design their lessons and track their students' progress. This is a 1099 consulting role that is remote for 6 months with possible extension. #LI-REMOTE WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Accurately interpret state educational standards and curriculum documents Identify the IXL skills that best help students meet the goals of each standard Evaluate how closely IXL skills match textbook sections; suggest adjustments to improve fit Format alignments as Google spreadsheets Assist in researching state and international education standards Collaborate with curriculum designers to determine the best possible alignments WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in a science discipline, education, or a related field 1+ years of experience aligning content to state standards Strong knowledge of K-12 educational terminology and science content, with emphasis on 6-8 content Ideally knowledge of content in 1+ other subjects (math, ELA, or social studies) Basic knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel Detail-oriented and highly organized Ability to work independently ABOUT IXL LEARNING IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example: 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team. At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.