[Remote] Assessment Content Creator, Middle School ELA at Khan Academy

Mountain View, California, United States

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Requirements

2+ years of large-scale assessment development experience, including blueprint creation and item development
2+ years of classroom experience teaching middle school ELA
Deep pedagogical knowledge and expertise in state and national standards
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), as well as an eye for detail
Excellent time management skills
Proven cross-cultural competency skills

Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation of middle school ELA assessments, leveraging subject matter expertise in the design of test blueprints and test items
Build and maintain item banks by sourcing and writing passages and item development
Ensure alignment of items with state standards content and assessment best practices
Act as an editorial expert by reviewing and maintaining content and working with partners
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — product, design, and engineering — in creating more complex, interactive assessments for students
Innovate with new activity types made possible by AI technologies

Skills

Khan Academy

Provides free online educational resources

About Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources and courses for students of all ages. The platform provides instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows users to learn at their own pace. Students can access a wide range of subjects, including math, science, history, and more, making it a comprehensive learning tool. Unlike many other educational platforms, Khan Academy focuses on providing all its resources for free, ensuring that anyone with internet access can benefit from high-quality education. The goal of Khan Academy is to democratize education and make learning accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$15.8MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) + matching

Affinity groups

Paid parental leave

Fun virtual events

Risks

Reliance on AI tools raises concerns about data privacy and security.

Partnership with Microsoft may limit flexibility in technology choices.

Resistance from educators towards AI tools in humanities subjects could hinder adoption.

Differentiation

Khan Academy offers a mastery-based learning system for personalized student progress.

The platform provides free SAT, LSAT, and Praxis prep in collaboration with major organizations.

Khan Academy's AI tool, Khanmigo, enhances learning with GPT-4 technology.

Upsides

Khan Academy's partnerships expand its reach and resources, enhancing educational offerings.

Growing demand for personalized learning tools boosts Khan Academy's relevance and adoption.

Increased philanthropic funding supports Khan Academy's mission to democratize education.

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