What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-12 Texas Curriculum Review Expert position at ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS?
ECS Learning Systems is looking for experienced curriculum reviewers with immediate availability for the review of existing classroom materials for Grades K–12. Areas of greatest need are K–5 RLA, K–5 Math, and Grades 6–12 Math.
Responsibilities:
- Comprehensively review an entire set of PreK, RLA (Reading Language Arts), Math, Science, or Social Studies curriculum in English and/or Spanish
- Complete a review rubric indicating which criteria are met or not met
- Annotate the content with edits necessary to make the content in compliance with the rubric criteria
- Review the content for alignment against state educational standards
- Review the content for age-appropriateness and sensitivity issues
- Cross-check teacher materials and student materials to ensure consistency and accuracy
Qualifications:
- Current or previous K-12 classroom instruction experience in Math, Science, RLA, and/or Social Studies in Texas (Required)
- At least 3 years of experience as a curriculum developer or instructional designer
- Experience as a copy editor or proofer
- Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
- Knowledge of human growth and development
- Lesson and curriculum planning skills
- Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, and assessment items
- Ability to deliver succinct, actionable, and professional feedback
- Familiarity with educational standards and standards-based instruction
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Excel and Word)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively individually and with a team
- Able to meet tight timelines
- Digital experience is preferred, but not required
Compensation and Hours:
- This is a contractor position, which will include compensation based on deliverables.
- Deliverable pricing is estimated based on an expected compensation rate of $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- The expected number of hours per week ranges from 15–40.
- Project lengths vary.
How to Apply:
- Submit a resume and cover letter.
- Highlight your experience with classroom instruction, standards alignment, standards-based instruction, curriculum development, instructional design, and/or copy editing.
Job Types: Full- or Part-time Contract
Salary: $25.00 to $30.00/hour
ECS Learning Systems, www.ecslearn.com (Asteria Learning, Inc.) is headquartered in Spring Branch, Texas (just north of San Antonio, TX). Our mission is to inspire the heart of educators to reveal the brilliance of every child. With more than 40 years of experience helping students meet and exceed expectations and demonstrate measurable learning gains. ECS Learning Systems, Inc., was founded in 1982 and acquired by Asteria Learning, Inc., in 2020. The company produces high-quality print and digital supplementary educational materials, as well as professional development and curriculum review services. Today we help over 700,000 students annually through our offerings under the brand STAAR MASTER®.
Our Core Values:
- We’re Problem Solvers
- We’re Proactive
- We’re Adaptable
- We Incorporate Perspective
- We’re Purposeful
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Grade school specialties:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Math
- Middle school
- Reading
Experience:
- classroom: 1 year (Preferred)
- curriculum development or instructional design: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $25 - $30