Math Content Writer

Title: Math Content Writer

Location: Remote – United States

Part time

A pioneer in K12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states.

Amplify is developing a new math screening and progress monitoring assessment for students in grades K-6. We are looking for a math content writer with math education expertise in the following grade levels: 3-6.

The content writer will ensure that assessment content aligns with key mathematical competencies and learning standards from across the United States.

Job Responsibilities:

Create test specifications for assessment content within specified grade levels. Create a range of assessment content, including but not limited to auto-scored selected-response items and guidelines for scoring a range of authentic, creative, and flexible assessment content.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Math-related field (Mathematics, Data Science, etc.); Education; or related field
• 2+ years of teaching or assessment design experience
• Experience writing fair and appropriate selected response assessment items measuring students’ mathematical skills and concepts
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Broad understanding of the K6 educational landscape, including state standards, standardized assessments
• Proficiency with Google suite (Google Drive, GDocs, Google Sheets, etc)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $45-$50.