Lead, Reviews (Multilingual Learners Foundational Skills)

Mission EdReports.org is at the forefront of the curriculum reform movement. By increasing the capacity of educators to identify and demand the highest quality curriculum, EdReports.org is both disrupting a multibillion-dollar market and transforming the way students are taught and ultimately perform. With the firm belief that what is taught matters and that all students deserve high quality materials, EdReports.org publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Explore our organization's core competencies in greater detail here . Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your application, interview prep, or for other means of assistance throughout the hiring process? Click here to review our AI guidance before proceeding. Purpose of Position The Lead, Reviews will oversee and support the review of instructional materials within their designated content area, ensuring that reviews are evidence-rich, aligned to EdReports criteria, and meet the needs of educators and curriculum decision makers. The Lead, Reviews will collaborate with content teams and stakeholders to enhance review processes, provide expert guidance, and drive improvements in instruction across the nation. This specific role will play a critical role in partnering with Product teams, in particular the Review Design Innovation Team (RDI), to refine, implement, and iterate on our first MLL FS tool, while ensuring alignment with EdReports’ broader review ecosystem. The Lead will balance tool development, field engagement, and review integration, contributing both strategic input and hands-on execution in a fast-moving, evolving project context. This role will culminate with the delivery of the FS MLL tool pilot outcomes and then support organizational decision-making around maintaining this workstream as a core review. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes Responsibilities : Lead the pilot review of content specific instructional materials, ensuring alignment to college and career-ready standards and EdReports high-quality, evidence-based criteria. Train and support educator-reviewers, ensuring consistent calibration across teams to produce reliable, evidence-rich reviews that meet EdReports' quality benchmarks. Collaborate across the organization and with the field and external partners to update and refine the content specific review tools and processes based on research, feedback, and evolving educational trends, with a focus on improving instructional quality. Provide expert guidance and coaching to review teams, helping them navigate the review process and fostering consensus on key educational criteria. Engage with external stakeholders, publishers, to communicate the review process Serve as a thought leader in the ecosystem to explain EdReports tools and process and the results of EdReports content specific reviews for a variety of external audiences, including educators, districts, states, and partner nonprofits that use our resources to select curriculum. Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals, with the expectation that all EdReports employees remain flexible and adaptable to evolving responsibilities. Outcomes: Successfully contribute to the completion of projects/reviews in line with 2026 goals and KPIs. Achieve 100% alignment in calibration checks across review teams by the end the pilot or regular review cycle, ensuring that evidence and criteria are consistently applied. Ensure that 100% of reviewers complete the required training and demonstrate proficiency, as measured through calibration activities and post-training assessments. Spend roughly 10% time engaging with the Brand Office to plan, share, and contribute to thought leadership ideas and initiatives, and supporting partner organizations and funders to understand our review process and the outcomes of the pilot review(s). Collaborate with colleagues to plan and contribute to cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives, primarily with the Review Design Innovation Product team. Travel National travel will occur related to organizational needs and for professional learning, as needed. The amount of travel will be monitored to ensure it is appropriate for both the organization and the Lead, Reviews position. Qualifications Required: Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision , our core values , and our commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity ; Deep expertise in Multilingual Learner (MLL) education and foundational literacy skills, demonstrated through at least seven years of professional experience in curriculum design, instruction, coaching, research, assessment, or program leadership supporting multilingual learners; Minimum of five years of people and/or project management experience; Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based foundational literacy practices, including language development, early literacy acquisition, and effective instructional approaches for multilingual learners; Strong understanding of current research, policy, and best practices related to multilingual learner education, including asset-based approaches, language acquisition, and equitable access to grade-level instruction; Ability to analyze complex instructional materials and synthesize evidence into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders; Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment; Exceptional written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills; Fluent in Google Suite, MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); College degree; and Residency in and authorization to work in the United States. Preferred: Experience conducting educational research, tool development, or pilot implementation projects; Additional expertise in support of Special Populations; Experience partnering with state education agencies, districts, curriculum publishers, or national education organizations; Bilingual or multilingual proficiency; and Master’s degree Salary The salary for this position is $102,824 - $139,114 annually. At EdReports, we determine final salaries based on the role's requirements and the candidate's experience and skills, while maintaining equity within our compensation bands. To support fairness and provide opportunities for growth, we typically offer salaries at or below the midpoint of the range. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and equity across the organization. Benefits We know the importance of living a fulfilling, healthy life–both professionally and personally. That’s why some of the benefits we offer include: Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time, 21 days of paid holidays and office closure days in 2026, Monthly Communications Reimbursement, Initial home office and technology setup stipend, EdReports pays for 90% of health care for both the employee and their immediate family, and 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment (includes safe harbor, employer match, etc.). Work Authorization Requirements All EdReports employees must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. EdReports does not sponsor employment visas, and we are unable to consider candidates residing outside the U.S. Physical Requirements Work is normally performed in a remote office environment including, but not limited to standing and sitting for long periods of time; and fine-finger and hand manipulation to operate a computer and keyboard. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing electronic information, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. This person will travel by car, air, or other transportation (as indicated in the Travel section) and should be able to physically withstand the demands of such travel. Employee may be required to walk for long distances at retreat venues or other relevant sites. Core Competencies COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, BELONGING, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY Actively welcome diverse perspectives, center equity in decision-making, foster authentic and inclusive relationships that promote a sense of belonging, confront biases to build understanding, and continuously build knowledge of systemic inequities to inform behaviors that lead to an inclusive organizational culture. ACCOUNTABILITY Proficiently organize projects aligned with overarching objectives while proactively addressing challenges; ensure timely and high-quality fulfillment of responsibilities. COMMUNICATION Effectively engage stakeholders, actively listen to others, convey information for desired results, and adapt style to foster relationships and trust. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Consistently reflect, seek feedback, and apply new insights; identify and implement solutions that enhance individual, team, and overall performance. CORE EXPERTISE Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform essential duties; keeps knowledge current; utilize multiple points of view to achieve goals and is a subject matter resource for others. ORGANIZATIONAL STEWARDSHIP Cultivate external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, actively participate in organizational improvement, and adapt to align with the needs of the organization. We Value All Voices EdReports is committed to equal-employment principles and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live, work, and serve. As such, all employment decisions at EdReports are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 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