Content and Instructional Specialist, Spanish Language Arts (Reviewer) (Contractor)

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.

Job Description: 

Amplify is seeking a Spanish Language Arts (SLA) Content and Instructional Specialist to help develop core curricular materials for sixth grade 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 sixth grade 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. 

The expected duration for this Contract role is approximately 9 weeks, with possible extension.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review instruction in Spanish that authentically aligns to standards and progresses in substantial, organic ways 
• Revise instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners 
• Source rich and engaging texts in Spanish for content development 
• 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
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and other content producers to bring lessons to life  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Education, Spanish, or Bilingual Education, with strong content background in Spanish literary genres and critical analysis 
• 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 
• Strong content background in Spanish linguistics, including grammar, phonology, semantics, morphology, and syntax 
• Native or advanced proficiency in Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience crafting challenging and engaging standards-based lessons/curricula 
• Experience crafting standards correlations and other technical documents 
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree 
• Experience crafting curricula in Spanish that integrates different genres, technologies, and media 
• Experience instructing a diverse range of Spanish learners 
• Widely read, with strong reading and thinking skills 
• Experience working collaboratively 
• Acute attention to detail 
• Comfort with classroom technology 

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $55.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

Amplify is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexu