Lead Content and Instructional Specialist, Spanish Language Arts

About Amplify

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description

Amplify is seeking a Lead Content and Instructional Specialist, Spanish Language Arts to lead the review and refinement of K–5 Spanish Language Arts materials to meet the needs of educators and students nationwide.

In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and revising instructional content to ensure alignment with state expectations, instructional best practices, and Amplify’s commitment to high-quality, standards-based curriculum. You will also oversee project work from a team of content writers—providing editorial guidance, actionable feedback, and content expertise to help guide the work.

This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in K–5 literacy instruction, a strong editorial skillset, and experience adapting or aligning curriculum to Texas standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review and revise Spanish Language Arts content for clarity, accuracy, rigor, and alignment to TEKS, ELPS, and other state-specific criteria.
• Ensure all instructional materials meet Amplify’s quality standards and are appropriate for a wide range of learners across Texas.
• Oversee a team of content writers: provide regular feedback, support their development, and ensure consistency and instructional coherence across lessons.
• Collaborate closely with English Language Arts leads to ensure that Spanish materials align with the scope and intent of the English program while maintaining linguistic and cultural integrity.
• Help identify, vet, and adapt Spanish-language texts for use in lessons and assessments.
• Manage revision cycles and feedback implementation to meet project timelines and quality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Native or near-native Spanish proficiency, including strong academic and editorial command of the language.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, Bilingual Education, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish linguistics (grammar, orthography, syntax, etc.) and how they support literacy development.
• 5+ years of experience developing and/or reviewing curriculum for an educational publisher or Edtech company.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of curriculum developers or writers.
• Experience leading the adaptation or alignment of curriculum to meet state standards and specific market needs.
• Excellent editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple feedback cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and balance work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leading or mentoring other content developers or teachers.
• Background in educational publishing or curriculum development.
• Familiarity with developing or adapting content for dual-language or bilingual classrooms.
• Familiarity with the Texas instructional landscape or state-level curriculum review processes.
• Comfort working in digital platforms and collaborative authoring environments.

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this role is $45-$50.

Key skills/competency

• Curriculum Development
• Spanish Language Arts
• Instructional Design
• Content Review
• Editorial Leadership
• K-5 Literacy
• Texas Standards (TEKS, ELPS)
• Team Management
• Bilingual Education
• Project Management