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McGraw Hill is hiring an Academic Designer, Literacy (MLL) Grades 9-12. This role involves planning and developing content such as learning objectives, lessons, and teacher resources for print and digital materials, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to create high-quality literacy products aligned with educational standards.

Highlights

Develop content including learning objectives, scope/sequence, lessons, videos, and teacher resources for literacy materials
Collaborate with vendors, product managers, and academic teams to design and implement curriculum solutions
Strong understanding of secondary Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogy
Incorporate standards such as CCSS, WIDA, ELPA21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS
Maintain accuracy, quality, and curriculum alignment in all content produced
Utilize digital authoring systems and software including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup
Minimum of 2 years experience in literacy curriculum development for grades 6-12 and educational publishing
Bachelor's degree preferred in education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
Annual pay range between $54,600 and $70,000 with potential benefits
Role requires effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Academic Designer, Literacy, MLL Grades 9-12 Full Description

Academic Designer, Literacy, MLL Grades 9-12

United States
Product Development
School
Remote

Overview

Make an Impact!
At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational solutions, is looking for an Academic Designer, Literacy (MLL).

Academic Designers are content and curriculum experts. They assemble high-quality content based on specific product requirements for programs and understanding the solution design. They collaborate with the Academic Design team as well as Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation).

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This is a Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 12/31/2026.

What you will be doing:

Planning and developing content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials–including print, digital, and media projects
Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
Demonstrate strong understanding of secondary (either grades 6-8 or 9-12) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues
Command deep knowledge of standards, frameworks, strategies, and research regarding MLLs to create excellent content for innovative products
Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
Providing feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
Problem solving - identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

What you need to be considered:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on with a focus on 6-12 literacy and English language development
Teaching experience an advantage
Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (including ELA and ELD, such as WIDA, ELPA21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS), and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products
Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing, and grammar and a strong attention to detail
Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
Understands digital learning, including authoring systems, accessibility, and testing
Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet and K4/InCopy markup
Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is a plus

Here’s what we offer:

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.

The pay range for this position is between $54,600 - $70,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

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Original Job Description

Academic Designer, Literacy, MLL Grades 9-12

United States
Product Development
School
Remote

Planning and developing content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials–including print, digital, and media projects
Assisting in the development of prototypes, exemplars, guidelines, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
Acting as point of contact between vendors, internal engineering teams, and Academic Design teams
Demonstrate strong understanding of secondary (either grades 6-8 or 9-12) Reading/Language Arts and English Language Development pedagogical issues
Command deep knowledge of standards, frameworks, strategies, and research regarding MLLs to create excellent content for innovative products
Producing accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
Providing feedback to the work of colleagues and vendors
Problem solving - identifying risks related to an assignment and ensuring they are solved, including suggestions to improve processes
Staying up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within the literacy field

What you need to be considered:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on with a focus on 6-12 literacy and English language development
Teaching experience an advantage
Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (including ELA and ELD, such as WIDA, ELPA21, California ELD, and Texas ELPS), and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products
Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing, and grammar and a strong attention to detail
Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
Understands digital learning, including authoring systems, accessibility, and testing
Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet and K4/InCopy markup
Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is a plus

Here’s what we offer:

At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.

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