Curriculum Alignment Specialist

As a Curriculum Alignment Specialist at IXL Learning, your main responsibilities will include overseeing the creation of skill plans that align with U.S. state standards and other curriculum documents. You'll manage a team of contract aligners to produce high-quality alignment documents, review new skill plans for quality and style, and collaborate with various teams to ensure the seamless execution of alignment strategies.

To qualify for the Curriculum Alignment Specialist role at IXL Learning, you should have a Bachelor's or advanced degree and at least 1+ years of experience in aligning content to state standards, particularly in math. Familiarity with standards across multiple states and strong project management skills are essential. Experience with Excel or Google Sheets is also important, along with comfort handling math content.

In your role as a Curriculum Alignment Specialist at IXL Learning, you will need to learn to use in-house tools designed for creating and managing alignments. This includes formatting alignment spreadsheets to meet technical requirements and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve data formatting issues effectively.

The Curriculum Alignment Specialist position at IXL Learning offers a full-time schedule, typically Monday through Friday in the Raleigh, NC office. However, there's flexibility to work from home on one designated day per week, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while engaging in impactful educational projects.

IXL Learning places significant emphasis on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace atmosphere. As a Curriculum Alignment Specialist, you'll be part of a culture that values diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more. The company is committed to creating an environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcomed and empowered to excel in their roles.

In answering this question, reflect on your past experiences and focus on specifics. Discuss particular projects you managed, the states' standards you aligned content to, and the process you utilized to ensure accuracy and relevance to educational requirements.

Share your project management strategies and tools you use to organize tasks. Emphasize your ability to assess project priorities based on deadlines, complexity, and educational importance, ensuring all projects progress efficiently and effectively.

Talk about specific quality assurance techniques you use, such as peer reviews or checklists. Provide examples of how you have previously implemented feedback and how that has led to stronger alignment documents in your experience.

Mention any experience you have with Excel, Google Sheets, or other relevant software. Discuss any specific tasks you've completed using these tools, such as creating alignment spreadsheets, managing data, or utilizing formulas to enhance efficiency.

Describe your collaborative skills and experiences, highlighting how you communicate effectively with diversity in roles. Talk about examples of successful collaboration with sales, production, and engineering teams to illustrate your ability to foster positive working relationships.

If applicable, share your experiences with ELA, science, or social studies. Highlight any relevant projects or knowledge you’ve gained and express your willingness to deepen your understanding of these areas to enhance your role at IXL Learning.

Provide a specific example from your experience where you identified and resolved a data-related issue. Discuss the steps you took to analyze the problem, collaborate with teams, and implement a solution to ensure alignment accuracy.

Discuss your methods for staying informed on educational trends and changes to standards, such as attending workshops, following relevant publications, and participating in professional networks, to showcase your proactive approach to continuous learning.

Reflect on your passion for education and technology. Share personal anecdotes or experiences that highlight your commitment to improving student learning and how that aligns with IXL Learning's mission to create positive educational products.

Your response should indicate a positive attitude towards feedback. Discuss any past experiences where you have received constructive criticism and how you used that feedback to improve your work and enhance team productivity.