26.2643, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Language Arts Curriculum Designer, IXL Learning

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Subject: 26.2643, Jobs: English; Applied Linguistics: Language Arts Curriculum Designer, IXL Learning

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Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 12:42:50
From: Bridget Antle [careers at ixl.com]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Language Arts Curriculum Designer, IXL Learning, California, USA

 
University or Organization: IXL Learning 
Job Location: California, USA 
Web Address: https://www.ixl.com/
Job Title: Language Arts Curriculum Designer
Job Rank: Language Arts Curriculum Designer; Other; Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

IXL is seeking motivated curriculum designers to join our language arts
content team. As a curriculum designer at IXL, you will design engaging and
interactive language arts questions for grades K-12. Throughout the
development cycle, you'll collaborate with software engineers, visual
designers, and our team of writers and editors as you bring your designs to
life. Your educational insight, creative solutions, strong writing skills, and
perfectionist mindset will drive the success of our language arts product. 

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo office. 

Responsibilities

- Use your highly trained brain to be a subject-matter expert for our language
arts curriculum.
- Design fun, engaging, and interactive language arts questions that are
targeted to specific learning objectives.
- Write and edit user-facing content and collaborate with our team of writers
and editors to ensure content is of the highest quality. 
- Develop and manage project plans.
- Review product prototypes and make design recommendations.
- Advise software engineers, visual designers, product designers, and company
leaders on appropriate content and assessment strategies.
- Work with the engineering team to determine how to algorithmically generate
language arts questions.
- Brainstorm ideas for improving IXL's existing language arts content.
- Research and analyze content requirements, including domestic and
international educational standards.
- Stay current on related scholarly and business trends.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Education, English, Linguistics, or a
related field.
- Demonstrated technical abilities. Knowledge of computer programming, mobile,
and web technologies is a plus.
- English teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience is required.
- Outstanding written and spoken communication skills, including the ability
to communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of age groups.
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for technology and improving education through technology.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively solve problems.
- Highly self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.
- Broad range of personal and professional interests.
- Experience in curriculum development and instructional design is a plus.

About IXL

IXL Learning is an educational technology company like no other. We develop
dramatically innovative, first-of-their-kind products used by millions of
learners, from children to adults. Our IXL product (located at
https://www.ixl.com/) is the world's most popular subscription-based learning
site for K-12. Our products include Quia Web, the original 'create-your-own'
website for teachers, and Quia Books, the leading online platform for
world-languages courses.



Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?aj=ozOQZfwW&s=linguistlist 
Contact Information:
	Reruiting Specialist Bridget Antle 
	Email: careers at ixl.com 


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