POSITION SUMMARY: The position of secondary mathematics writer at BJU Press combines your love of mathematics and teaching with the opportunity to extend your educational influence to thousands of students around the world. Through collaboration with other writers, academic oversight specialists, biblical worldview specialists, designers, artists, page layout specialists, editors, and permissions experts, you and your team produce cutting-edge middle and high school level mathematics textbooks and teacher support materials. The team develops content with a focus on academic integrity, a biblical worldview, integration of technology, and building 21st century skills.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides subject matter and pedagogical expertise
- Conducts planning and research related to content, national and state standards, pedagogy, assessments, and other published materials
- Works on a team to develop scope and sequence, objectives, and content
- Develops content in coordination with the Biblical Worldview and Academic Oversight teams along with designers and editors
- Collaborates with other team members daily, providing and receiving feedback through the reviewing and critiquing of drafts
- Plans and writes teacher support materials, integrating teaching strategies
- Develops formative and summative assessments aligned with the learning objectives
- Helps designers mesh content with visual elements in a storyboarding process
- Coordinates with permissions department to ensure compliance with copyright requirements for all text, music recordings, photo, and art requests
- Interacts with teachers, homeschool parents, and students to provide product support via email and presentations
- Promotes BJU Press materials as needed at special events, conferences, video conferences, etc.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Content expertise
- Pedagogical competence
- Teamwork abilities
- Interest and ability to write educational materials
- Competence with the software used in the writing process
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field
- Education degree a plus
- Teaching experience a plus
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience: Three to four years related experience
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