Edmentum
Director, Learning and Assessment Design
Edtech.com's Summary
- Set and execute strategic vision for learning and assessment design aligned with research, evidence, and policy.
- Develop and integrate evidence-based theories of action into product development to broaden access and impact diverse learners.
- Lead and mentor geographically distributed senior teams fostering leadership and collaboration.
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships in literacy, mathematics, virtual instruction, intervention/acceleration, career learning, and assessment design.
- Represent Edmentum externally through thought leadership, publishing, and speaking engagements.
- Require deep expertise in learning science, instructional design, assessment theory, and accessibility standards.
- Advanced credentials in education or related fields (Master’s required; PhD preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams and delivering enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Compensation range: $150,000–$170,000 USD annually.
- Serves the Product Organization department and focuses on innovative, tech-enabled learning solutions for K–12 education.
Director, Learning and Assessment Design Full Description
WHO WE ARE
Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
What Youâll DoAs Director, Learning and Assessment Design, you will be at the forefront of shaping Edmentumâs strategic vision for learning and assessment across our entire portfolio. Youâll drive innovation by integrating research, evidence, and policy into every aspect of our products and programsâensuring that Edmentum not only meets but sets the standard for effective teaching, learning, and assessment. Youâll leverage your expertise to broaden access and drive outcomes for diverse learners, positioning Edmentum as a thought leader in literacy, mathematics, virtual instruction, intervention and acceleration models, career learning, and advancements in assessment design and systems. Through convening expert advisory panels, building strategic partnerships, and championing a robust thought leadership agenda, youâll amplify Edmentumâs impact both internally and externally. Your leadership will empower senior staff, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure our work is recognized as best-in-class across the education sector.
In this role, you will:
- Set and execute the strategic vision for learning and assessment design across Edmentumâs portfolio, ensuring alignment with research, evidence, and policy and portfolio strategy and development activities.
- Develop and document evidence-based theories of action for products and programs, and ensure these frameworks are integrated into product development and implementation activities to broaden access and drive measurable outcomes for diverse learners.
- Champion Edmentumâs reputation as a forward-looking authority through expert convenings, partnerships, and external publications.
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships in literacy, mathematics, virtual instruction, intervention/acceleration, career learning, and assessment design.
- Lead and mentor senior staff, fostering leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Align learning and assessment initiatives with executive leadership priorities.
- Represent Edmentum externally through thought leadership, publishing, and speaking engagements.
- You are deeply knowledgeable in learning science, instructional design, assessment theory, and accessibility standards.
- You bring deep expertise in at least one domain such as literacy, mathematics, virtual instruction, intervention models, career learning, or assessment systems â with demonstrated experience leading and inspiring teams that collectively span all these areas.
- You hold advanced credentials in education, instructional design, or assessment (Masterâs required; PhD strongly preferred).
- You have a proven track record of 10+ years designing research-based learning and assessment experiences that drive impact.
- You lead with vision, bringing 5+ years of experience guiding geographically distributed senior teams and mentoring future leaders.
- You understand Kâ12 education and digital learning environments at an expert level, with insight into assessment systems.
- You are recognized as a thought leader, with contributions through publishing, speaking, and industry engagement.
- You excel at strategic leadership, aligning functional strategies to enterprise goals and delivering initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.
- You influence without authority, driving organizational change through collaboration and exceptional communication.
- You champion inclusivity, embedding bias-free design practices that serve diverse learners and educators.
- You thrive in dynamic environments, embracing evolving responsibilities to meet business needs.
Job Application Deadline: February 28, 2026
At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.
Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (âcovered veteranâ), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact recruiting@edmentum.com.
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants' personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.
Edmentumâs notice regarding the collection of personal information from interested candidates is available here
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