Math Content Writer, Grades 6-8 (Contract)

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 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify is developing a new math screening and progress monitoring assessment for students in grades 6-8. We are looking for a math content writer with expertise in the following grade bands: 6-8.
Content writers will ensure that assessment content aligns with key mathematical competencies and learning standards from across the United States.
Job Responsibilities:

• Create test specifications for assessment content within specified grade levels.
• Create a range of assessment content, including but not limited to auto-scored selected-response items and guidelines for scoring a range of authentic, creative, and flexible assessment content.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master or Doctorate in a math-related educational field (e.g., Mathematics, Data Scientist, etc.)
• 2+ years of teaching or assessment design experience for grades 6-8
• Experience writing fair and appropriate selected-response assessment items measuring students' mathematical skills and concepts
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Broad understanding of the 6-8 educational landscape, including state standards, standardized assessments
• Proficiency with Google suite (Google Drive, GDocs, Google Sheets, etc)
• Experience with Desmos preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $45 - $50.
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 of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.