[Hiring] Lead, Reviews @EdReports (Secondary)

Role Description

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 will apply expertise in the Science of Reading, evidence-based foundational skills instruction, standards, learning progressions, and up-to-date research-supported practices to the review of instructional materials and related organizational initiatives.

• Lead and support reviews of early literacy and foundational skills instructional materials.
• Apply deep expertise in early literacy, foundational skills, the Science of Reading, learning progressions, and research-supported instructional practices.
• Train and support educator-reviewers, ensuring consistent calibration across teams.
• Collaborate across content teams to update and refine content-specific review tools and processes.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to review teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including publishers, to communicate the review process.
• Serve as a thought leader in the ecosystem to explain the results of EdReports content-specific reviews.
• Other relevant duties as assigned to support the organization's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Passion for EdReports’ mission and vision, core values, and commitment to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in curriculum design, instruction, coaching, research, assessment, program leadership, or a related field.
• Understanding of K-12 ELA education political and policy landscape.
• Ability to analyze complex instructional materials and synthesize evidence into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Google Suite, MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Residency in and authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Additional expertise in support of Multilingual Learners or Special Populations (preferred).
• K-12 classroom and coaching experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and public speaking skills (preferred).
• Systems experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, Canvas, and online learning management platforms (preferred).
• Master’s degree (preferred).

Benefits

• 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.
• 401k that new hires become eligible for after six months of employment.