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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. Amplify is seeking an Spanish Language Arts (SLA) K-5 Assessment and Activity Designer to create K-5 digital literacy assessments and activities that reflect our core program’s content architecture, reporting structure, and vision for overall impact while aligning to the science of how children learn to read, key literacy competencies, and learning standards across the United States. The SLA Assessment and Activity Designer focuses on deeply understanding the vision for curriculum, measurement/assessments, and reporting in K-5 literacy; trans-adapting English assessment items as appropriate and creating new assessment items as needed to measure critical skills with sufficient depth and breadth; creating practice activities; and contributing to an iterative process of strategic improvements to ensure assessments and activities produce results that can be used to make meaningful and instructionally useful decisions and recommendations for students. The SLA K-5 Assessment and Activity designer will work as part of a cross-functional agile team. *This is a contract role expected to end 5/31/26. Essential Responsibilities: Develop and review assessment and activity content (auto-scored items, open-ended items, rubrics, game-based tasks) Transadapt and develop content that meets the needs of a variety of learners Source rich and engaging Spanish texts for assessment purposes Refine existing processes for developing and reviewing content Organize a process for collecting qualitative and quantitative data and using the data for iterative improvements of assessments and activities Design reports of student progress against key competencies Collaborate with research and measurement team members, content team members, designers, developers, product managers, and other content producers to bring assessments to life Required Qualifications: Native proficiency in Spanish 2+ years of Spanish and/or bilingual teaching or instructional/curriculum/assessment design experience & 2+ years of work experience in education or Spanish curriculum/assessment publishing with a familiarity in assessment content development Bachelor’s Degree in Education-related field (e.g., Education, Special Education, School Psychology) with an emphasis on literacy and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Strong content background in Spanish literacy genres and Spanish literacy development Strong content background in Spanish: literacy genres, literacy development, linguistics, including grammar, phonology, semantics, morphology, and syntax Experience writing fair and appropriate selected response assessment items measuring students’ early Spanish literacy and comprehension skills Experience designing rubrics and clear criteria for success on a broad range of projects and assessments Experience with digital assessment design and delivery Excellent leadership and collaboration skills; excellent written and verbal communication Broad understanding of the K-5 educational landscape, including the science of reading, state standards, and formative assessment models Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education-related field (e.g., Education, Special Education, School Psychology) with an emphasis on literacy and/or biliteracy Experience working in or with Educational Technology Basic familiarity with validity, reliability, and best practices for designing fair and appropriate assessments Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or other spreadsheet software Compensation: The hourly rate range for this role is $40.00-$45.00. Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com. . If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting. Amplify is an E-Verify participant. Q: Do I have to create an account to apply for a job? A: Yes. Once you identify a position that interests you, you may apply by creating a Candidate Account. From the Candidate Home, you may search for additional opportunities, apply and check on your application status. *Note: Please refrain from using multiple email addresses to create multiple accounts, as this can cause issues with your application. If you need to change your email address, you can log into your original account and update it there. Q: I forgot my password. What should I do? A: Click on the Forgot Password option and you will be prompted to create a new password. Q: How do I know my application was received? A: You will receive an email confirming your application was submitted. A recruiter will review your application and if you meet the qualifications for the position, they will contact you to move forward in the hiring process. Q: How long does it generally take to hear back on the status of my application? A: There is not an exact time frame and updates can vary depending on the volume of applicants, it can take up to two weeks or longer to hear back from a recruiter. Q: Will I receive a response even if I am not selected? A: Yes. If your qualifications are a match for the job posting, a recruiter will contact you with additional steps. We also exercise our best efforts to notify, via email, all applicants that are not selected. Q: I’ve completed the application process. How can I check the status? A: Please log in to your Candidate Home to review your profile. To view the status of an application, review the "My Applications" section in the Candidate Home. If your status is in Review, this means your application is active and is still being reviewed for consideration. Q: Can I attach additional documents, such as cover letters and references? A: Yes. You can attach a cover letter and references in addition to your resume or CV when you are applying. filling out the application. However, once your application is completed and submitted, your attachment can no longer be edited and you cannot add another attachment. Carefully review and ensure that the correct version of your resume/CV is attached before submitting your application. Q: I do not see a position I am interested in. Can I apply without selecting a specific position? A: No. You must apply to a specific position. Q: Can I start my application and finish it later? A: Yes. If you log out before completing your application, you may save your progress. Log in to Candidate Home to view any incomplete applications in Candidate FAQ the “My Drafts” section. Q: If I apply for a position with your company, will Workday maintain my information for subsequent applications? A: Yes. You can use the last resume you uploaded or choose to upload a new resume, which will pre-populate your job application with new information. You can also choose to have your LinkedIn Profile information populate your application. However, you will need to complete an application for each position you apply for. Q: What if I have browser issues when trying to create a candidate account or submitting my application? A: Workday no longer supports version 10 or earlier of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). Use of unsupported versions may cause issues in the application process. It is recommended to upgrade to version 11 of IE or use another supported browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox. It is also recommended to clear your cache if you are experiencing issues. Q: How do I withdraw my application? A: Access “My Submitted Applications” from your Candidate Home. Click on the application and withdraw. *Note: Once you withdraw your application from a specific role, you cannot reapply to that same role. Q: I am a current contractor. Do I apply as an internal or external applicant? A: You must apply as an external applicant through a candidate account. If you are a current Amplify Employee, please apply as an internal candidate via your Workday Employee Profile Career Hub. Q: How long does it take to complete an application? A: Approximately 10 minutes. It depends on the detail you choose to provide in your application. Q: My email address has changed. Can I update my email information? A: Yes. If your email address has changed, you can log into your Candidate Home, click on your profile tab and select the Account Settings tab and update your email address. Q. My address has changed. Can I update my contact information? A: Yes. If your contact information has changed, you can log into your Candidate Home, click on your profile tab and update your contact information. Our culture We’re a community that rewards innovative thinking, prizes communication and takes fun so seriously we even have a committee for it. Share our view. Amplify is Brooklyn Based. Remote First. In-person sometimes. Get creative. We work hard to make learning as engaging as the best video games. Work as reward. We’re forging a community around a common purpose. The signs are everywhere. We take a lean and agile approach that allows us to get quicker and better results. Share, inspire. Collaboration helps us stay innovative.