Curriculum and Assessment Developer – English Literacy

Division-Department: Curriculum and Training
Regular

Work Location:

Remote or Hybrid
Employment Category: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Curriculum & Assessment
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

The Curriculum and Assessment Developer — English Literacy plays a key role in developing, refining, and reviewing high-quality literacy curriculum, assessments, and instructional resources aligned with literacy research, learning science, and the Reading Horizons methodology. Working closely with the Director of Curriculum and Assessment and cross-functional partners, this role supports the creation of instructional materials, assessments, teacher resources, intervention supports, and related content that reflects evidence-based literacy practices and aligns with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, execution-focused, and deeply knowledgeable in literacy instruction, curriculum development, and assessment design.

• Interpret and apply state and national literacy standards to ensure curriculum, instruction, and assessments are appropriately aligned to grade-level expectations and intended learning outcomes.
• Develop, revise, and refine literacy curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with research-informed instructional principles.
• Create lessons, assessments, instructional routines, intervention materials, teacher resources, and supplemental instructional supports.
• Ensure instructional materials maintain fidelity to Reading Horizons' proprietary phonics methodology while supporting effective classroom implementation.
• Review curriculum and assessment materials for instructional accuracy, clarity, developmental appropriateness, standards alignment, and coherence across products and grade levels.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of print, digital, and blended learning experiences.
• Support the creation of rationale documentation, implementation guidance, and instructional support resources.
• Maintain established curriculum guidelines, quality standards, and editorial consistency across materials.
• Coordinate and review the work of contractors, providing feedback and oversight related to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with Curriculum and Assessment, Editorial, Design, and Software Development team members throughout product development cycles.
• Participate in curriculum and assessment planning discussions, contributing instructional expertise and implementation-focused feedback.
• Actively seek, listen to, and apply educator, student, and stakeholder feedback to support continuous improvement of materials.
• Work closely with internal and external contributors to ensure timely completion of deliverables and alignment to established expectations.

• Stay informed on current literacy research, instructional best practices, and educational trends related to foundational literacy and assessment
• Apply research findings, product data, and implementation insights to improve instructional effectiveness and learner engagement
• Support initiatives aligned to HQIM criteria, state standards, and evidence-based literacy instruction
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum and assessment refinement through data analysis, review processes, and implementation feedback

All team players at Reading Horizons are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Honor Commitments
• Speak Directly
• Think Team First
• Assume Positive Intent
• Live with Integrity

• Keep Current
• Be Process-Driven
• Embrace Change and Growth

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