NWEA® is a division of HMH that supports students and educators through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. For nearly 50 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K–12 assessments, including their flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™ and their reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. For more information, visit NWEA.org to learn more.
About The Job
NWEA® is a division of HMH that supports students and educators through research, assessment solutions, policy and advocacy services, professional learning and school improvement services that fight for equity, drive classroom impact and push for systemic change in our educational communities. For nearly 50 years, NWEA has developed innovative pre-K–12 assessments, including their flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™ and their reading fluency and comprehension assessment, MAP® Reading Fluency™. For more information, visit NWEA.org to learn more.
HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students’ potential and extend teachers’ capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
Job Title: Lead Content Designer - ELA
Location: Remote
Role Summary And Responsibilities
Responsible for providing subject matter expertise for the usage of NWEA assessment data in relation to teaching and learning and for the development of content that promotes that usage. The Lead Content Designer applies a high level of knowledge and skill to clarify appropriate and consistent messaging about HMH/NWEA’s products and usage to promote defensible and equitable use of NWEA data. This knowledge and skill will extend to reviewing, evaluating, and revising materials for HMH and Heinemann products beyond the use of NWEA data (e.g., Into Math, Into Reading, Waggle) to promote the highest quality assessments for students. This individual will lead projects, tracking deliverables to ensure timeliness and quality and communicating progress and concerns (with proposed solutions) to leadership.
The Lead Content Designer will also be expected to offer suggestions to improve processes and quality and contribute to strategic opportunities (e.g., partner calls with existing or potential clients, responses to RPFs).
Finally, the Lead Content Designer will serve as an example to colleagues, focusing on commitment to creating high-quality products for both NWEA and the broader HMH that improve student outcomes while staying aligned to HMH/NWEA mission statements and OKRs.
Responsibilities
Skills
Education And Experience
B.A. or B.S. in Education and/or specific content area of Math or ELA. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in item and/or assessment developmentSolid knowledge and experience working with curriculum materials and standards Experience in item writing and assessment
Preferred
Master’s or above in Education and/or specific content area of Math or ELA.Minimum of 7 years’ experience in item and/or assessment development Minimum of two years’ experience training or managing a content team Previously led projects related to curriculum or assessmentExtensive experience in item writing and assessment, including understanding of educational measurement
Benefits And Salary Range
Salary Range: 105,000 - 120,000
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Application Deadline
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 2/10/25. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date but is not guaranteed.
HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.
HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively participate in E-Verify.
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