Specialist, Content Developer (Social Studies)

Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to the privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.   

Working in a home-based position, the Content Developer is responsible for maintaining existing and developing new curriculum in Social Studies for grades K–12. Reporting to the Manager of Curriculum Development, the Content Developer writes, reviews, and revises curriculum and assessments to improve accuracy, alignment, and customer satisfaction.  

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with content development team, product development cross-functional agile team members, and members of product management

• Contribute to the creation and refinement of curriculum development user stories

• Consult with and support teachers in the creation and implementation of curriculum

• Contribute to Social Studies K-12 course development, which consists of course maps, learning objectives, learning objects, and activities to meet specific state and/or national standards

• Develop and revise Social Studies curriculum and assessments aligned to research-based literacy instruction

• Works with a cross-functional Agile team to complete projects and features

• Works with the Product Development managers to ensure the development of high-quality curricula and resources

• Proposes and implements new ways of working or procedures within own area

• Negotiates resources within the team and may negotiate across teams to agree on common objectives

• Maintains effective relationships within own and related areas

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education, curriculum, or similar area preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required, with virtual learning preferred

• Minimum of