Senior Editor, ELAOur client is seeking a Senior Editor to assist their organization. This position requires highly organized, independent, flexible, creative, technology-savvy, and collaborative work, through an Agile process that includes daily short meetings with the scrum team.Senior Editor, ELA ResponsibilitiesResponsible for identifying, tracking, and editing English Language Arts adaptive practice for grades 3 to 8 – including passages, questions, feedback and hints, illustration specifications, and metadata – as directed by an editorial manager. Works with vendors, freelancers, and staff to improve our adaptive practice user experience and items within the established timelines and budgets.Coordinate work through all stages of content development in an Excel tracking spreadsheet, Box folders, and Jira board tickets (e.G., draft, edits, CMS placement, DEI review, language supports, proofing, metadata and mapping, and final publish).Draft and edit engaging and instructional sound content and then accurately place it in the content management system per specifications.Effectively communicate any blockers as soon as possible and produce weekly progress reports for the editorial manager and the product management team.Senior Editor, ELA QualificationsKnowledge of English Language Arts curriculum, instruction, practice, assessment, and correlations to standards for grades 3-8, including reading literature and informational texts, language (grammar, word choice), and writing.Writing and editing short, engaging fiction and nonfiction passages; practice questions associated with these passages; and feedback and hints associated with skills and concepts.Accurate placement of all text and images in a content management system, and conducting iterative quality assurance to ensure functionality and quality.Organization and communication skills, working collaboratively on a team of diverse skills and responsibilities, taking strong initiative to identify and correct problems, resolve blockers, and track work in Excel, Box, and Jira, in a collaborative team-focused manner.Education:Four-year degree in English, Communications, or Education with an ELA credential.Five or more years of digital content development experience, including an understanding of content management systems, Excel, and digital file management (e.G., Box).Demonstrated understanding of ELA state and Common Core standards; Lexile or other text complexity measurement; content equity, diversity, and inclusion (CEID); and proofing procedures.Experience on a digital product team in a company setting, including Agile and Scrum project management, iterative development, and regular online meetings.Physical requirements include likely stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing) with computer work.Strong Candidates will Possess:Classroom ELA teaching experience in grades 3-8.Interest and experience with generative AI and adaptive digital practice.Interest and experience in data management problem identification and solutioning.Compensation: $40-$45/hr. (DOE)BenefitsBenefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.About VanderHouwenVanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.Thank you for your interest in applying for this position! Please fill out the fields below. Your profile will be reviewed with the rest of the applicants.Upload Resume (Special Chars in Filename Not Allowed)*#J-18808-Ljbffr
