Metadata Manager

Position Purpose : The Metadata Manager drives and maintains the taxonomy and associated standards crosswalks as living resources that continue to evolve alongside updated standards, research, and market needs. Under the Director of Metadata and Correlations, the Metadata Manager leads the ongoing collaboration of the Taxonomy Team comprised of stakeholders from editorial, assessment, correlations, digital production, and others as needed. The Metadata Manager oversees the work of Metadata and Correlations Specialists and contributes to correlations, as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with key stakeholders from editorial, assessment, correlations, digital production, and other departments as needed, to identify and resolve any discrepancies or questions that arise in relation to the taxonomy and associated standards crosswalks. Oversee governance of the wording, organization, and codes of the taxonomy for both English and Spanish, eliciting input and support as needed from stakeholders. Maintain and update crosswalks between the taxonomy and state standards. Interface with Digital Production and Technology team members as needed to support planning for and use of the taxonomy. Manage the work of metadata and correlations specialists. Support the larger Metadata and Correlations team by working on correlations, as needed. Manage metadata associated with correlations. Job Requirements/Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in related field 3+ years of educational publishing experience in a PreK-8 setting 3+ years’ experience in correlating standards for state and district adoptions Experience supervising the work of others Knowledge of the educational marketplace and demands for standards alignment Expert knowledge of Common Core and State Standards Clear written and spoken communication skills History of successful collaboration with diverse stakeholders Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills Understanding of PARCC, SBAC, and state Assessments Strong technology skills including MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite Comfortable with navigating online and internal information systems PreK-8 teaching experience is a plus Spanish language proficiency is a plus Knowledge of Spanish Language Arts (SLA) standards, English Language Development (ELD), and/or WIDA standards is a plus ABOUT BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators. BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom. Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support. Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com