USA Special Education Content Writer - Twinkl

Location: USA, Remote work / Home Based (Must permanently live & have the right to work in the USA without restrictions)

Hourly Pay Rate: $22 per hour (paid bi-weekly)

Hours Per Week: 15 hours per week  (Worked flexibly Monday-Sunday) 

Contract: Part-time, non-exempt

Hiring Manager: Susie Pavolka 

Recruiter: Sarah Jane Dalzell 

First things first! What is Twinkl? What is Twinkl’s mission?

Twinkl is here to “help those who teach.” It's what brings us to work every day. We're proud to create educational resources that can be used at each step of a child's learning journey.

Our award-winning resource collection - created by teachers for teachers - provides unlimited supplementary digital and printable teaching resources at an unbeatable value. 

We have over a million editable resources, and new content is added every day. Don’t see what you need? Just ask! We make bespoke resources for our members as part of our world-class customer service promise to help those who teach. 

We support educators and children across the United States and around the world, and we’re committed to transforming lives through education.

Whoever you are, whatever you teach, Twinkl is here for you!

The Role:

Twinkl is looking for a Special Education Content Writer to create engaging educational resources for U.S. educators. You will create innovative printable and digital teaching resources for all ages (early childhood to adult) that specifically address the educational needs of those with physical, emotional, mental, and learning disabilities. The content you write will be turned into professional Twinkl resources by our highly skilled design and illustration team. 

You will be part of an agile team communicating via email, messaging, and video meetings. To fulfill this role, you will need to provide your own technology and have reliable high-speed internet access. 

You will need to complete 15 hours every week and submit a designated quota of new resources every week. You will be expected to participate in weekly meetings during standard business hours. 

How you’ll spend your day:

• Writing special education resources for educators and their students.

• Researching educational resource trends to ensure your assigned resources will be instant hits with our millions of U.S. members.

In this role, you will learn:

• Resource creation.

• SEO optimization.

• Twinkl technology systems.

You’ll work with:

• USA Production Managers

• USA Production Trainers

• Content Editors, Content Writers, Designers, Illustrators 

To succeed in the role, you will:

• Have an expert understanding of special education needs, legalities, and services, with specialized knowledge, experience, and state-recognized endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

• Show a creative, innovative, and tech-driven approach to teaching and learning.

• Take pride in your excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.

• Demonstrate excellent time management, organization, and technology skills.

Candidates must meet the following criteria: 

• Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement

• Certified/licensed special education teacher (state-issued certification/license must be current and in good standing).

• Experienced educator with a wide variety of experience and a minimum of two years of recent classroom experience in a public school setting. 

Benefits:

In return for everything you bring to Twinkl, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business with plenty of career progression opportunities, plus:

• Generous PTO and sick days

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Short and long-term disability insurance options

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match 

Here are some of the things that make Twinkl a great place to work:

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun, and we always put people before the process. 

• Flexible work-from-home positions.

• Diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Color, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech, and Working Parents. 

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Our ever-evolving program includes monthly progression reviews, Twinkl’s Management Scheme, commercial awareness training, leadership coaching quads, career chats, and mentoring. 

• Collaboration across continents! You’ll join a global team working to improve the lives of educators worldwide.