Senior Math Editor

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 comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual’s abilities and learning styles.

Summary

The Elementary Math Editorial team is a collaborative group with a strong team culture; we value and encourage input from all team members. The Senior Editor position requires a strong background, including pedagogy, in elementary mathematics (Grade K–5). Senior Editors assist in all phases of a project with primary emphasis on writing and editing manuscripts and/or ancillaries and provide constructive feedback to team members as necessary. With supervision, Senior Editors coordinate with Design, Production, Digital Production, and other departments from manuscript stage to final product and may oversee work of freelancers and/or development houses.

Primary Responsibilities

• With supervision, write and edit manuscripts.
• Ensure compliance with state standards and assessments.
• Well-versed and expert in quality assessment item development and adherence to item specifications.
• 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 in-house editors, freelancers, and outside developers.
• Participate, as appropriate, in market research efforts (e.g. prepare sample lessons, 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.
  
  

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

• Job impact is meeting predetermined schedules and budgets. Management at this level is usually for smaller projects.
• The Senior Editor knows the subject matter for his/her assigned area and uses that knowledge to develop competitive offerings. The Senior 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 Senior 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.
  
  

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related field required.
• Master’s level degree preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development or the development of instructional materials, particularly assessment item development.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding educational methodologies and instructional design.
• 5+ years relevant editorial experience.
  
  

Additional Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Proficient user of computers and software programs including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Exhibits good 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 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 math and math 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 and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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