Writing for the Education Market

Consulting curriculum gig

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:44:00 +0000

Very interesting...Michele

Curriculum Development Consultant
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/MHK84cC8dTBD/

Education Related Leads for Friday Feb. 3, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Beth Levin) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:32:00 +0000

Hi,
Here are some leads for today:

Curriculum Development Manager, Diplomatic Languages, Arlington, VA
Senior Editor, McGraw-Hill Education, NYC
Editor, Pearson, NJ
Science and Engineering Writer, San Francisco area
Freelance Writers, National Geographic.com
Research Editor, contract, Imagination Publishing

Good luck,

-Beth

Job site

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:48:00 +0000

I think many of you are probably familiar with this site -- http://www.getcurriculumdevelopmentjobs.com/ -- I don't love it...they are mostly instructional design gigs...but if you dig around, you can find some that are more related to K-12 education. Anyway, you can also subscribe. Michele

Copy/dev editors needed

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:08:00 +0000

Hi all...this looks interesting (and might I note that they get up there a bit in terms of rates...$50 is the max, but that's not awful) Michele

Work Type: Copyeditors, dev eds for higher ed textbooks

Description: We are a publishing unit of an accredited online university looking for freelance editors for both development and copyediting in the following subjects:
Psychology
Health and Human Services
Education

We are look for editors who have extensive higher education textbook experience in the subject areas. Payments will be made either at hourly rates ($35+/hr, depending on experience and if copyediting or developing) or project-based set fee ($500+, depending on project and amount of work needed to be done). Textbook lengths range from 100,000 to 150,000 words.

Location: Remote
Rate: $ 35 per to $50/hour
Contact Name: Mireille Yanow
Contact Company: Bridgepoint Education
Contact Website: www.bridgepointeducation.com
Contact Method: -by email
Email: myanow@bridgepointeducation.com

High-stakes Assessment Writers and Editors

noreply@blogger.com (Karen L. Kenney) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:43:00 +0000

This came in via email:

Victory Productions is looking for freelance writers and editors with extensive experience in high-stakes assessment items and a high level of proficiency with the new Common Core State Standards. If you’re interested in working for Victory on an upcoming project in this area, please email us the latest copy of your resume, showing your specific high-stakes assessment and CCSS experience.

Gary Gilbert

recruitment@victoryprd.com

Writing rates and hours

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:01:00 +0000

I know this topic comes up now and again...I did come across two charts that respectively list typical hours for select writing gigs and typical rates. I can't seem to attach here, so log onto the link: http://www.writingassist.com/

Scroll to the bottom of the page, first section on the left where it says downloads and look for the Estimating Guide and the Rate Chart.

Happy writing.
Michele

Full time, interesting, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:09:00 +0000

http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000713311-01

Michele

Freelance article writer

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:06:00 +0000

This is an exciting one! Michele

Contributing Education Writer
Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Education section at U.S.News & World Report (www.usnews.com/education) seeks 2-3 experienced freelance education writers to expand our breadth of graduate schools content, particularly in the area of graduate business school.

This content will supplement our Best Graduate Schools rankings online.
You must love higher education writing, be able to cultivate deep sources, generate story ideas, and be able to work on deadline. Our articles explore education trends, dispel myths, and contain actionable advice for readers looking to make informed choices about higher education.
Freelancer is expected to write 2-3 articles per week. U.S.News & World Report is based in Washington, D.C., but the freelancer can work remotely.
Applicants must provide a résumé, cover letter, and 3-5 clips. Please send all materials to edujobs@usnews.com and include "Contributing Education Writer" in the subject line.

Education related leads for Thursday, January 26

noreply@blogger.com (Karen L. Kenney) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Here are some leads for today:

Best of luck!

-Karen

Content Specialist - English Language Arts, ESL / ELL, Bi-Lingual

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:30:00 +0000

"This is a work-from-home, remote opportunity. Occasional travel will be required to Portland, OR NWEA office & partner sites."

Full listing on Linkedin.com: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2445585&trk=fjr_results&goback=%2Ejob

Must be fluent writer and speaker of Spanish.

Calling high school social studies freelancers

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:24:00 +0000

Found on LinkedIn. The original post expires in 8 days.

Green Comma is interested in seeing freelancer resumes for high school social studies writers, editors, instructional designers, correlators, and assessment-item writers. If you don't have grades 9-12 Social Studies experience, please don't apply. If you've sent your resume over the last 3 months, we have it.

Green Comma - Home greencomma.com

Cognella Digital Resources Coordinator or Associate

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000

This in from a reader:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Seeking-US-homebased-parttime-freelance-1516017.S.91019392?view=&gid=1516017&type=member&item=91019392&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_jb-ttl-cn

It's on LinkedIn with instructions to repost.

Reply from poster when someone asked how to contact:

Mike Simpson • Hi Robert, Thanks for your question. Just a response on this discussion board (privately if you like), and I can reply privately with my contact information. Or - go to my profile and message me from there. regards, Mike Simpson

Good luck,

Laura

Webina for the independent education writer

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +0000

This could be useful. Michele

http://www.ewa.org/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=10281&em_id=7621.0

Education Related Leads for FridayJan. 20, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Beth Levin) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:30:00 +0000

Hi,
Here are some leads for today:

Freelance Copywriters and Blog Writers on topics of Higher Education, Publishing
Freelance Grant Writer for K-8 Publisher
Freelance Editor for Educational Materials
Copywriter for NAEYC (National Assoc. Education of Young Children), Wash.D.C.
Academic/Document Writer for performing arts college, L.A. or NYC
Manager Technology, K-12 Math/Literacy, Pearson, in Illinois
E-learning Manager, in Massachusetts

Good luck,

Beth

Interesting gigs

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:32:00 +0000

Early Childhood Writer, contract
Peace First
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/x9DmdjJkNC2D/

Senior Editor
Teaching Tolerance
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/XcJJcnHzzj74/

Curriculum Specialist
Charter Schools USA
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/tdFF2SC2gwSP/

Writers Wanted (Online Curriculum Development)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:40:00 +0000

Topic: Hospitality and Tourism/Health Sciences

Target Audience: 9-12 grades

Writers and/or content specialists needed to create online curriculum development. Must demonstrate excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities include:

Writing course content based upon outline and information provided by a subject matter expert;
Adhering to course standards (provided);
Creating teacher guides – format will be provided;
Creating computer-scored assessments and answer keys based on lesson objectives
Creating project-based assessments and rubrics/answer keys based on lesson objectives

The successful candidate will have strong writing/editing skills with an innovative approach to making online education engaging. Should be able to suggest value-added components to the written document, i.e., websites, books, videos, graphics to enhance the educational process. Must hold work to very high standards.

Experience in the health science/hospitality and tourism field is preferred but not required.

Must be able to work at a rapid pace. Clear milestones will be established to meet the development deadline. The candidate will work remotely, but must be accessible weekly via Skype (preferred) or phone.

Bachelors required; masters preferred. Resume and writing sample must be submitted for consideration. This is a work-for-hire and remuneration is competitive.

For further information or to apply, send resume and writing sample, plus any additional pertinent information to: theullomgroup@gmail.com

Education Related Leads for FridayJan. 13, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Beth Levin) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:40:00 +0000

Hi,
Here are some leads for today, this first list is not for telecommuters:

Curriculum Designer, Greensboro, NC
Director New Product Development, Highlights for Children, in PA
Editor, Scholastic Inc., NYC
K-12 Editor, Pearson Education, Boston area
K-12 Editor, Asian Language Learning company, Cheng & Tsui, in Boston
Education Coordinator, News Literacy Project, Chicago
Science Writer, San Diego area

The following list IS for telecommuters/freelancers:

Health Education Editor
Freelance Editors (former educators, teachers)
Copy Editor, Cell Press (Science publisher)
AP Computer Science Writer
Trade Schools Test Prep Writer
SAT Vocabulary Book Editor

Good luck,

-Beth

noreply@blogger.com (Michele) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:52:00 +0000

WOW! This is a great gig! Michele
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/4Xx52pjFxzMD/

Education Related Leads for Friday Jan. 6, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Beth Levin) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:14:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

Here are some job postings for today, for freelance unless a location is noted:

Good luck!

-Beth

ELA Assessment Development Associate (FT, Boston)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:52:00 +0000

NOTE: Not our usual post again, but you may know someone who might be interested in this posting. Responses from their last post were great.

Laura

Organizational Overview:

Top performing low-income schools across the country are demonstrating that the achievement gap can be closed. One common practice in these schools is how they effectively use student achievement data to identify gaps in student learning and then relentlessly target their teaching to catch up students who are falling behind. Founded in Boston in 2005, The Achievement Network (ANet), an entrepreneurial non-profit organization on the cutting edge of the education reform movement, is designed to help schools achieve excellence and dramatically improve student achievement.

Founded in 2005, ANet currently serves 252 charter and district schools educating over 60,000 students in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Newark, Chicago, Tennessee, and New York City. Schools that work with ANet have significantly increased the percentage of their students scoring advanced or proficient on state year-end summative tests – and more than two times better performance than average school performance in states.

ANet’s comprehensive solution builds partner schools’ capacity to use data effectively in their schools and increase student achievement. There are three major components that make up ANet’s partnership with schools. First, we provide standards-aligned quarterly assessments and user-friendly data reports to determine which standards students are mastering and which standards students are struggling to comprehend. Second, ANet provides intensive coaching to help schools use the data effectively to action plan and re-teach concepts students have not yet mastered. And third, ANet facilitates a peer network of leaders and teachers for best practice sharing and collaboration to accelerate improvement in schools across the network.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an ELA Assessment Development Associate to design ELA assessments for our existing and new geographic Networks. The Assessment Development Associate will have responsibility for the final item selection and design of ANet interim tests, manage the output of a team of external item writers and editors and serve as an ELA subject matter specialist for ANet staff and network leaders. At the same time, the Assessment Development Associate will collaborate regularly with ANet’s coaching and reporting departments to ensure alignment and progress towards national-level priorities. Assessment Development Associates report to the ELA Assessment Development Manager.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as primary assessment writer for at least one geographic Network

Write, review and revise assessment items aligned with state standards and rigor
Determine item selection and design for 4 ANet interim assessments per grade level (3-8)
Meet all interim and final due dates for assessment creation

Ensure that ANet interim exams align with state standards and rigor to measure student performance in grades 3 – 8:

Research and analyze state standards and released items
Gather and resolve feedback from multiple sources on items
Review and approve final item selection and design for several Network/grade level ELA assessments

Recruit, train and manage the output of a team of internal and external item writers:

Recruit part-time outside writers and editors to assist with item creation and assessment revisions
Develop item writer, assessment creator, and editor training materials and facilitate training sessions
Approve items for use on tests

Contribute to the overall success of The Achievement Network:

Coordinate supplementary materials for schools (e.g. Standards Guides, Subskills guides)
Work closely with the ELA Assessment Development Manager to develop and execute on a strategy to expand our offering to new grade levels and/or subjects
Proactively identify new opportunities to expand and improve our offering to our Network schools

Serve as ELA subject matter specialist for key networks

Act as key content expert on assessments for ANet staff
Ensure ELA assessments are completed to meet deadlines and with appropriate input from other teams

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

In order to be successful in this role, ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:

Excellent education credentials and school experience: Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years of standards-based teaching, preferably in grades 3 – 8; experience with or study of assessment creation and design a plus
Comprehensive understanding of what students must know and be able to demonstrate in different grade levels/subject areas: In order to develop items and design tests and to serve as resource person for ANet staff and school leaders; Grades 3 – 8 ELA
Proven track record of attention to detail: Producing high-quality work to meet internal and external deadlines
Comfort with working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, highly collaborative and team-oriented environment: With a desire to contribute to a growing organization, outstanding project management skills and initiative
Belief in The Achievement Network’s mission and strategy: Most importantly, a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of urban schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels

Benefits and Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan.

How to Apply:

The Achievement Network is soliciting applications for this position immediately. To apply, please visit our website, http://www.achievementnetwork.org/careers/ and click the "Apply Now” button. You can review our positions, create an application, and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling and urgent basis.

The Achievement Network is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.

Math Assessment Development Associate (FT, Boston)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:51:00 +0000

NOTE: Not our usual post again, but you may know someone who might be interested in this posting. Responses from their last post were great.

Laura

Organizational Overview:

Position Description:

This position offers the unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, results-oriented individual to become a member of The Achievement Network. We are seeking a Math Assessment Development Associate to design Math assessments for our existing and new geographic Networks. The Math Assessment Development Associate will have responsibility for the final item selection and design of ANet interim tests, manage the output of a team of external item writers and editors and serve as a Math subject matter specialist for ANet staff and network leaders. At the same time, the Math Assessment Development Associate will collaborate regularly with ANet’s coaching and reporting departments to ensure alignment and progress towards national-level priorities. Assessment Development Associates report to the Math Assessment Development Manager.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as primary assessment writer for at least one geographic Network

Write, review and revise assessment items aligned with state standards and rigor
Determine item selection and design for 4 ANet interim assessments per grade level (3-8)
Meet all interim and final due dates for assessment creation

Ensure that ANet interim exams align with state standards and rigor to measure student performance in grades 3 – 8:

Research and analyze state standards and released items
Gather and resolve feedback from multiple sources on items
Review and approve final item selection and design for several Network/grade level Math assessments

Recruit, train and manage the output of a team of internal and external item writers:

Recruit part-time outside writers and editors to assist with item creation and assessment revisions
Develop item writer, assessment creator, and editor training materials and facilitate training sessions
Approve items for use on tests

Contribute to the overall success of The Achievement Network:

Coordinate supplementary materials for schools (e.g. Standards Guides, Subskills guides)
Work closely with the Math Assessment Development Manager to develop and execute on a strategy to expand our offering to new grade levels and/or subjects
Proactively identify new opportunities to expand and improve our offering to our Network schools

Serve as Math subject matter specialist for key networks

Act as key content expert on assessments for ANet staff
Ensure Math assessments are completed to meet deadlines and with appropriate input from other teams

Required Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

In order to be successful in this role, ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:

Excellent education credentials and school experience: Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years of standards-based teaching, preferably in grades 3 – 8; experience with or study of assessment creation and design a plus. Master’s degree preferred.
Comprehensive understanding of what students must know and be able to demonstrate in different grade levels/subject areas: In order to develop items and design tests and to serve as resource person for ANet staff and school leaders; Grades 3 – 8 Math
Proven track record of attention to detail: Producing high-quality work to meet internal and external deadlines
Comfort with working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, highly collaborative and team-oriented environment: With a desire to contribute to a growing organization, outstanding project management skills and initiative
Belief in The Achievement Network’s mission and strategy: Most importantly, a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of urban schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels

Benefits and salary:

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan.

How to Apply:

Calling all educational editors with APA formatting and bibliographic experience

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:19:00 +0000

I'm looking for a solid, competent and reliable editor with APA experience and experience working for educational markets who can check my manuscript for Pearson's Allyn & Bacon, teacher development. I'll need someone to iron and smooth out all APA inconsistencies regarding in-text citations and references. The ideal person will also be able to format my manuscript according Pearson's very strict guidelines.

Please send references including your rates and contact information to: Dorit Sasson, sassondorit@gmail.com

Thank you!

Dorit

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Education-Related Leads for Fri, Dec 30, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:50:00 +0000

Education

Educational Content Writer (Remote) (driver education)
Common Core English Practice Question Writer (posted in Austin, Boston, Chicago and New York)
Common Core Math Instructional Writer
Education Writers, Instructional Designers, Editors, Project Managers (Virtual)
GMAT Test Prep Writer

Business

Technical Writers (Contract) (Minneapolis) (Off-site possibility; write manuals for new medical product release) I know there are some medical background folks who subscribe to this blog...
Webinar Curriculum Developer (Silverspring) (on-site, contract) Again with the medical field.

Other

Dental Hygiene Subject Matter Expert (Ed development org)

Senior Director of Assessments and Standards (FT, Boston)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:09:00 +0000

NOTE: Not our usual post, but you may know someone who might be interested in this posting.

Laura

Organizational Overview:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Director of Assessments and Standards to manage the Assessment Team and ensure the quality, accuracy, and deadline-driven development of our interim assessments. This team is responsible for creating interim assessments in Math and ELA grades 2-8 that are customized for each network of schools that we serve. Our assessments are aligned with both state standards as well as the Common Core state standards (CCSS). The Assessment Team operates within the national Program Team and the Senior Director will work closely with our Network and logistics teams to ensure the delivery of assessments that meet schools’ needs to provide high quality instructional data to teachers. Additionally, the Director will manage the assessments analytics relationship between the assessments team and the research and evaluation team and will be the liaison with outside strategic assessment consultants engaged by the organization. The ideal candidate is customer service and detail-oriented with a track record of managing a strong product-driven team, has a thorough understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment design and quality, and is highly motivated by having an impact on closing the achievement gap. The Senior Director will oversee a staff of five full time team members and numerous part-time consultants and will report directly to the Vice President, Program.

This position offers the unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, results-oriented individual to become a member of the ANet team in Boston.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Develop and manage a team of five, including assessment developers and managers, through promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and work/life balance

· Manage the development process of over 500 individual ANet interim assessments annually with a zero error rate

· Oversee and develop a rigorous item and assessment creation process that ensures high quality

· Successfully work with external consultants on behalf of the organization

· Lead strategic thinking around the development of new and expanded assessment initiatives, such as the implementation of CCSS integration and additional grades and subject areas

· Establish strong partnerships with Network Team and other internal departments to ensure that the needs of the schools and network staff are met, including the pacing of assessments, level of rigor, and feedback process

· Identify and systematize successful operational and project management methods across the assessment team

· Recommend strategies and structures for how the department can improve processes and product features while working with external consultants

· Drive the gathering and analysis of data and analytics for internal and external reporting

· Develop strategies with staff to build the capacity of the assessment team and implement professional development opportunities to increase their skills

· Manage relationships with external strategic assessment consultants

· Manage the department’s budget including sizable philanthropic grants

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Characteristics:

In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

· Belief in The Achievement Network’s mission and strategy: Embracing assessments and data as meaningful tools for raising student achievement, professional development as a critical lever in improving school achievement, and network collaboration as a powerful means of spreading best practices across schools

· Proven capacity for managing and developing people with the ability to connect with staff and execute accountability

· Proven ability to manage efficient systems, structures and processes to improve department performance

· Working knowledge of ELA and Math curriculum standards

· Strong knowledge of best practices of assessment design and use in grades 2-8

· Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of people including school staff, network staff, team members, and external constituents in a variety of contexts, ranging from onsite trainings to online communication

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong sense of customer service orientation

· Strong team player

· Highly flexible with a desire to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced workplace

· Technical proficiency with MS Office

Experience and Educational Background:

· Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred

· Minimum of 6 years of full time work experience, including management or supervisory experience

· Experience in a customer service environment

· Experience with standards-based education and data-driven instruction required

· Graduate school work in relevant programs beneficial

Benefits and salary:

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience and qualifications. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan.

How to Apply:
The Achievement Network is soliciting applications for this position immediately. To apply, please visit our website, http://www.achievementnetwork.org/careers/ and click the "Apply Now” button. You can review our positions, create an application, and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling and urgent basis.

The Achievement Network is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal

opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.