TeachTown is the leading provider of education solutions for students diagnosed with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, emotional disorders, and speech/language impairments. We are seeking a motivated, deadline-driven individual to join us as a full-time Senior Curriculum Developer for Assessment. The individual will be strong in writing, time-management, communication, and attention to detail; committed to creating content that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible (DEIA); experienced in teaching and writing school-based content (academic, social, behavioral, adaptive, etc.) for students with disabilities; and prepared to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

 

All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample with their application.  Examples of writing samples should include an assessment, evaluation, or data analysis piece and can include: curriculum content and accompanying assessment(s), Master’s thesis, and classroom assessment materials that do not include identifiable student information of any type.

 

Role & Responsibilities

 

  • Developing classroom-based assessments (to be implemented by special education teachers) for students with moderate to severe disabilities. 

    • Targeted learning domains to assess may include, but are not limited to: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Adaptive Skills, Communication Skills, Behavioral Skills, and Transition Skills. Assessments must address content area learning standards that will be specified in the curriculum scope and sequence OR normed developmental progressions. All assessment content must be adapted to meet the developmental needs of targeted student ability levels.

  • Creating specifications for technology-based data collection, reporting, and analysis features and functionality at the student, classroom, and school level.

  • Creating classroom-based AND technology-based assessment content and supports across learning domains (academic, social emotional, adaptive, cognitive, language development, behavioral) for children and young adults with moderate to severe disabilities, ages 18 months through 22 years. 

  • Aligning assessment content to state and national standards and normed developmental progressions.

  • Creating and designing assessments based on classroom-based lesson plans in TeachTown curricula and state and national standards. Targeted learning domains may include, but are not limited to: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Adaptive Skills, Communication Skills, and Transition Skills.

  • When given a short-term or long-term assessment project, developing an aggressive but achievable project plan with carefully task-analyzed steps toward project goal.

  • Working both independently on specific development tasks and collaboratively with the development team on broader assessment planning, decision-making, and execution.

  • Systematically communicating project progress to Editorial Directors and other Curriculum Team members.

  • Troubleshooting project progress challenges and implementing effective solutions.

  • Creating technology-based assessments that provide instruction in specific content area learning standards using our proprietary lesson authoring software.

  • Selecting images for assessments. Images should be appropriate for the concepts and skills being taught as well as the age of the target population.

  • Review, proofreading, and copy-editing curriculum content and supporting documentation, including but not limited to assessments, lesson plans, and professional development materials.

 

Required Education & Experience

 

  • Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field required.

  • Minimum of 5 years of special education teaching experience with preschool, elementary, middle school, and/or high school students with disabilities, including academic content (i.e., ELA, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies) and/or a highly-specialized content area (i.e., speech language therapy, Transition skills). 

  • At least 2 years of experience training teachers and/or implementing school- or district-wide assessment and data collection/analysis initiatives to support student growth, including planning how to use assessment data to inform instruction.

  • At least 2 years of experience developing or evaluating assessment and data collection/analysis tools or programs.

 

Preferred Education & Experience

 

  • PhD or EdD preferred



Additional Notes:

 

  • US Work Authorization is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

 

The physical demands associated with the tasks described above are representative of those that must be met by an  employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

About TeachTown 

 

Our mission is to improve the academic, behavioral, and adaptive functioning of students with disabilities.  

TeachTown offers teachers, parents, and clinicians proven software, curriculum, tools, and strategies that can help  them meet educational goals and increase every child’s intellectual and social functioning.  

 

Here at TeachTown, we are committed to research and evidence-based practices with an exclusive focus on serving the  needs of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, those with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays,  and children with emotional and behavior disorders.    

 

TeachTown’s solutions are based on the principles of applied behavior analysis, which is the only scientifically validated  therapy for students with moderate-to-severe learning disabilities. In addition, the use of machine learning and data  analysis enables our software to dynamically adapt curricula scope and provide personalized learning for each student,  in a highly scalable manner. 

 

TeachTown is supported by L-Squared, a leading private equity firm. The business is headquartered in Woburn, MA with offices in Charleston, SC. 

 

 

AAP/EEO Statement

 

TeachTown provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation) parental status, genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation, military service, age, veteran status, disability, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, TeachTown also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

 

All TeachTown employees are expected to display unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others. Respect for diversity and inclusion of all individuals is imperative to our business success, embedded in our culture, and required.