Content Specialist

Content Specialist

Remote, USA

n2y is a national leader in creating and delivering educational materials and curriculum for the special education classroom. The company creates symbols, content and curriculum delivered using dynamic and interactive applications to students, teachers and parents. Its curriculum is used extensively throughout the United States, and the company has the number one licensable symbol set used to develop special education content.

The Content Specialist will develop, write, and edit educational content with a primary focus on the Unique Learning System solution. The Unique Learning System includes modified standards-based curriculum and assessments for students with complex special needs. Candidates must possess the ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and follow ever-evolving guidelines for content.
• Write, revise, and review content for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Accept constructive feedback on work products and apply to future tasks.
• Effectively collaborate with manager and other staff to ensure on-time publication of high quality, error-free content.
• Work with graphic artists to develop plans for interactivity and data collection and ensure illustrations and graphic representations in materials meet instructional objectives.
• Follow processes and procedures for content writing and documentation, adhere to schedules, meet deadlines and attend planning meetings.
• Maintain an understanding of current curricular trends and changes in educational standards in order to contribute to long-term curricular content planning.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or related field.
• Certification or combined relevant experience in Special Education, experience with students with complex needs (alternate assessment) preferred.
• Certification in Moderate / Severe-Profound preferred.
• Knowledge of pedagogy, existing curriculum (ULS and outside solutions for students with complex needs), assessment and classroom practice in Special Education.
• Familiarity with state and national extended and general educational standards and ability to create instructional activities that align to these.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven collaborative project-based atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of grammar and conventions.
• Ability to use web-based publishing tools.
• Experience with curriculum writing and development, especially for digital publication, preferred.

These qualifications are general guidelines for success, however, we understand that not all candidates will have experience in each area. If you have skills and experience that may be transferable to this role and share our passion for our mission and values, we would love to hear from you!

n2y cultivates a fun, collaborative and innovative work environment where diversity is embraced, encouraged, and empowered. Our teams are diligent, informed, and tireless in their work serving individuals with special needs. n2y’s team members are encouraged to learn, work, play, serve, donate, communicate, and advocate. We keep the needs of individuals with disabilities at the forefront of each day with outstanding teammates to help us meet those needs.

n2y offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. It also has a company matching 401(k) savings plan.

n2y is committed to providing a Drug-Free Workplace for all employees.

n2y is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.