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Amplify is seeking a Spanish Language Arts (SLA) Content and Instructional Specialist to develop engaging curricular materials for sixth grade students in a collaborative environment. This contract position lasts approximately 9 weeks with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include reviewing and revising Spanish instruction to meet diverse learner needs, sourcing engaging texts, collaborating with content teams, and crafting standards-based lessons.

Skills: Candidates must possess a BA in Education or related fields, strong command of Spanish linguistics, and experience in elementary education with proficiency in crafting engaging curriculum.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree, experience with diverse Spanish learners, expertise in integrating various media and genres in curriculum, and strong collaborative skills.

Location: This position is fully remote within the United States.

Compensation: $55 - $55 / Hourly

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 helpdevelop core curricular materials for sixth grade students. Our small, highly collaborative teamdevelops lessons that bring rich, standards-aligned domains of knowledge into SLA anddual-language classrooms, using those domains to engage students, build literacy skills, anddevelop those skills into close, careful reading, writing, speaking, and listening for diverse audiencesand 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, whopossess a deep understanding of standards-aligned instruction, and who have an impeccable eye fordetail. 

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 insubstantial, 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 strongreaders who can dig into a text, deliberately investigate key elements, collaborate to refinetheir 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 Spanishliterary genres and critical analysis 
• 3+ years Spanish and/or Bilingual elementary education experience, with particular strengthdeveloping and implementing a wide range of engagement and grouping strategies in theclassroom 
• Strong content background in Spanish linguistics, including grammar, phonology, semantics,morphology, and syntax 
• Native or advanced proficiency in Spanish, with strong written and verbal communicationskills. 
• 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, andmedia 
• 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. 

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.