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Savvas Learning Company is hiring a Literacy Editor (Term of Project). The role involves writing and editing manuscripts, developing instructional materials with a focus on literacy, managing project details, and overseeing in-house and freelance staff. The editor collaborates with various teams to ensure products meet educational standards, market needs, and customer requirements.

Highlights

Write and edit manuscripts under supervision and develop tables of contents and glossaries.
Contribute to scope and sequence planning, ensuring content accuracy, appropriate reading levels, and compliance with state standards.
Provide art specifications and collaborate on the selection of illustrations and photographs.
Analyze market trends and competition alongside Product Management and Marketing teams.
Manage freelancers and external developers for assigned projects.
Minimum 3 years' experience in literacy curriculum or instructional material development; teaching experience is a plus.
Proficient with Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Holds a BA in Literature with strong expertise in various literary subgenres.
Understands production processes for print and digital educational materials and creates content suitable for digital formats.
Offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Literacy Editor (Term of Project) Full Description

Literacy Editor (Term of Project)

Req #1998

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner.

SUMMARY

The Editor has extensive knowledge of literature and uses that knowledge to help develop

competitive offerings. The Editor is knowledgeable about all of the “details” in the plan for the

assigned project, including specs, writing guidelines, and the plan details for RFPs (if appropriate).

The Editor relies on guidance from his/her direct supervisor to ensure that the evolving product

meets the objectives of the plan, its budget, and its schedule. Manages in-house and freelance staff on a limited basis to complete assigned projects.

This is a 12-month Term of Project position.

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

With supervision, write and edit manuscripts.
Participate in development of TOCs.
Contribute to scope and sequence plans; create and maintain glossaries and standards correlations.
Monitor appropriateness of text material as to reading level, content accuracy and currency, freedom of bias, and teachability.
Write and provide art specs for artists and photo-researchers. Participate in evaluation of sketches and choice of photos.
Working with Product Management and Marketing, analyze competition and market trends and incorporate findings into program.
Oversee work of freelancers and outside developers.
Ensure compliance with state standards and assessments.
Participate, as appropriate, in market research efforts (e.g. prepare sample lessons, conduct phone interviews, attend focus groups, etc.)
Participate in planning assigned projects; make creative suggestions that reflect an understanding of the marketplace and an awareness of customer needs.
Ensure that product responds to customer needs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years’ experience in curriculum development or the development of instructional materials for literacy.
Teaching experience a plus.
Must be knowledgeable in educational methodologies and instructional design.
A BA in Literature, with excellent grasp of concepts.
Expertise in subgenres of literature a plus: for example British or American literature; Gothic literature; YA titles and authors.

Other Skills

Proficient user of computers and software programs including Adobe, MS Word, Excel, andPower Point.
Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understands the production process for print and digital instructional materials.
Demonstrates ability to write original content, and to edit and rewrite content generated by others, to meet standards of accuracy, style, grade level, and market need.
Able to create and deliver content in a format suitable for digital products.
Promotes a sense of teamwork and works to reduce team barriers and conflicts.
Able to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities. Must be able to set relevant priorities on a daily basis and meet deadlines.
Commands work habits that are highly productive, working efficiently to develop quality content.
Must be strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of product.
Must be able to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills and reduce mistakes.
Must display a “customer focus” in working with teams to conceptualize marketable product.
Knows how to translate knowledge of literacy and literacy teaching into formats that meet customer needs.
Proactive in anticipating, evaluating, and solving for issues to avoid disruptions in workflow.
Displays self-confidence in actively participating in meetings and open forums.

Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify.E-Verify Know Your Rights

Notice to California Applicants: Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Savvas' California Applicant Privacy Notice.

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Original Job Description

Literacy Editor (Term of Project)

Req #1998

United States

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

SUMMARY

The Editor has extensive knowledge of literature and uses that knowledge to help develop

competitive offerings. The Editor is knowledgeable about all of the “details” in the plan for the

assigned project, including specs, writing guidelines, and the plan details for RFPs (if appropriate).

The Editor relies on guidance from his/her direct supervisor to ensure that the evolving product

meets the objectives of the plan, its budget, and its schedule. Manages in-house and freelance staff on a limited basis to complete assigned projects.

This is a 12-month Term of Project position.

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

With supervision, write and edit manuscripts.
Participate in development of TOCs.
Contribute to scope and sequence plans; create and maintain glossaries and standards correlations.
Monitor appropriateness of text material as to reading level, content accuracy and currency, freedom of bias, and teachability.
Write and provide art specs for artists and photo-researchers. Participate in evaluation of sketches and choice of photos.
Working with Product Management and Marketing, analyze competition and market trends and incorporate findings into program.
Oversee work of freelancers and outside developers.
Ensure compliance with state standards and assessments.
Participate, as appropriate, in market research efforts (e.g. prepare sample lessons, conduct phone interviews, attend focus groups, etc.)
Participate in planning assigned projects; make creative suggestions that reflect an understanding of the marketplace and an awareness of customer needs.
Ensure that product responds to customer needs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years’ experience in curriculum development or the development of instructional materials for literacy.
Teaching experience a plus.
Must be knowledgeable in educational methodologies and instructional design.
A BA in Literature, with excellent grasp of concepts.
Expertise in subgenres of literature a plus: for example British or American literature; Gothic literature; YA titles and authors.

Other Skills

Proficient user of computers and software programs including Adobe, MS Word, Excel, andPower Point.
Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understands the production process for print and digital instructional materials.
Demonstrates ability to write original content, and to edit and rewrite content generated by others, to meet standards of accuracy, style, grade level, and market need.
Able to create and deliver content in a format suitable for digital products.
Promotes a sense of teamwork and works to reduce team barriers and conflicts.
Able to respond quickly in an environment of changing priorities. Must be able to set relevant priorities on a daily basis and meet deadlines.
Commands work habits that are highly productive, working efficiently to develop quality content.
Must be strategic and efficient in planning and executing to ensure consistent on-time delivery of product.
Must be able to utilize constructive feedback to refine skills and reduce mistakes.
Must display a “customer focus” in working with teams to conceptualize marketable product.
Knows how to translate knowledge of literacy and literacy teaching into formats that meet customer needs.
Proactive in anticipating, evaluating, and solving for issues to avoid disruptions in workflow.
Displays self-confidence in actively participating in meetings and open forums.

Job Details

Job Family

AIP Eligible

Pay Type

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