Educational Content Specialist (Remote)

Job Title: Educational Content Specialist – Preschool Special Education (Multilingual Projects)

Duration: 5 Months

Location: Columbia, MD (Remote)

Project Overview:

We are looking for a consultant who can lead the development of family-focused educational content for preschool special education.

This project is centered around creating materials for families of young children with disabilities, especially those from multilingual backgrounds or those who are new to the U.S. education system.

The work includes building:

• A set of short, easy-to-understand family guides
• Companion videos that explain the same topics in an engaging way

The goal is to make complex topics like the IEP process, eligibility, and services clear, practical, and accessible, even for families with limited formal education or limited English proficiency.

Scope of Work:

You will be responsible for creating a complete set of materials, including:

• Family Guides:
• Develop 3 short guides (each around 4–8 pages)
• Each guide should:
• Work on its own, but also connect as part of a series
• Be written in plain, everyday language
• Be easy to follow for families who may not be familiar with the education system
• Include visual elements such as icons, illustrations, or simple graphics
• Design should work for both print and digital formats
• Topics will include:
• Basics of preschool special education and family rights
• The Child Find process (referrals, evaluations, eligibility)
• Understanding the IEP (what it is, who is involved, what to expect, and how families can participate)
• Video Content:
• Create 3 short videos (3–6 minutes each), one for each guide
• Videos should explain key ideas in a way that does not rely heavily on reading
• Must include captions
• Should feel relatable and easy to follow for families
• Language & Accessibility:
• All materials must be produced in:
• English and Spanish (required)
• Additional languages are a plus
• Content should be written at a level that is easy to understand (around middle school reading level)
• All deliverables must meet accessibility standards (ADA / Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA)

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work closely with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into deliverables
• Participate in structured review cycles (at least two rounds per deliverable)
• Support user or community feedback sessions to improve content quality
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, and deliverable tracking

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of special education systems, especially preschool-level services
• Familiarity with the IEP process and family engagement practices
• Experience creating plain-language content for non-technical audiences
• Background in developing materials for:
• Families
• Multilingual communities
• Low-literacy audiences
• Experience with:
• Writing and structuring educational guides
• Producing or scripting short informational videos
• Working with translators or multilingual content
• Ability to create content that is:
• Clear and practical
• Culturally respectful
• Easy to navigate and visually supported

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work with:
• Public education systems
• Early childhood or PreK programs
• Experience engaging directly with:
• Immigrant or newcomer families
• Non-English-speaking communities
• Exposure to participatory design or community feedback processes
• Ability to support additional languages (e.g., Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic)

Education:

• Master’s degree or teaching certification in:
• Special Education, or
• A closely related field

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508, WCAG)
• Ability to provide or support accessibility documentation such as VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
• Comfortable managing a project end-to-end, from content development to final deliverables