A pioneer in K–12 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 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.Amplify is seeking a Spanish Language Arts (SLA) Content and Instructional Specialist to help develop and review core curricular materials for K-5 students. Our small, highly collaborative team develops lessons that bring rich, standards-aligned domains of knowledge into SLA and dual-language classrooms, using those domains to engage students, build literacy skills, and develop those skills into close, careful reading, writing, speaking, and listening for diverse audiences and purposes, and pursuing a deep curiosity about the world. To do this, we need people who ‘get’ both text and K-5 students, who are ready to think creatively about critical literacy skills, who possess a deep understanding of standards-aligned instruction, and who have an impeccable eye for detail. **This is a temporary contract position scheduled to end on December 31, 2025 with options to be extended due to business needs. **Essential Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and review instruction in Spanish that authentically aligns to standards and progresses in substantial, organic ways </li><li>Revise instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners </li><li>Source rich and engaging texts in Spanish for content development </li><li>Revise lessons in Spanish that support students at all levels, helping them become strong readers who can dig into a text, deliberately investigate key elements, collaborate to refine their understanding, and express that understanding through presentations, performances, writing, or other means</li><li>Collaborate with designers, developers, and other content producers to bring lessons to life</li></ul>Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Native proficiency in Spanish (in both communication and academic proficiency)</li><li>BA in Education, Spanish, or Bilingual Education, with strong content background in Spanish literary genres and critical analysis </li><li>3+ years Spanish and/or Bilingual elementary education experience, with particular strength developing and implementing a wide range of engagement and grouping strategies in the classroom </li><li>Strong content background in Spanish linguistics, including grammar, phonology, semantics, morphology, and syntax </li><li>Experience crafting challenging and engaging standards-based lessons/curricula in Spanish</li><li>Experience crafting standards correlations and other technical documents </li><li>Proven experience in educational publishing</li><li>Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Graduate degree </li><li>Experience crafting curriculum in Spanish that integrates different genres, technologies, and media </li><li>Experience instructing a diverse range of Spanish learners </li><li>Widely read, with strong reading and thinking skills </li><li>Experience working collaboratively </li><li>Acute attention to detail </li><li>Comfort with classroom technology</li></ul>Compensation: The hourly rate range for this role is $40.00-$50.00.Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email <a href="mailto:hiringaccommodations@amplify.com" target="_blank">hiringaccommodations@amplify.com</a>..  If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required.  As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

Amplify Education

Content and Instructional Specialist, SLA (Contractor) Remote - United States

Amplify Education