English 12 Content Reviewers

Description: Since 2005, WHRO has developed online secondary student courses that are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning. These courses are modular, instructor-facilitated, textbook-independent, and media-rich. We are updating and re-aligning the English 12 online course to meet current Virginia Standards of Learning and are seeking content experts to serve as members of our Content Area Review Team (CART) starting in September 2026.

After the content creation and instructional design portion of the course creation process, CART members work collaboratively to evaluate each module of learning for design, content, quality, and alignment to standards. Once a module is reviewed through an online tracking system, the CART members participate in follow-up conference calls to discuss any needed changes, along with course content developers, instructional designers, and project managers.

Required Education and Teaching Experience: A qualified candidate must:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree;
Have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience and/or curriculum supervisory experience in English at the secondary level;
Have experience teaching English course(s); and
Hold a current Virginia teaching license endorsed in subject area.

Required Qualifications: In addition to the education and teaching experience stated above, a qualified candidate must demonstrate:

A thorough knowledge of the content and associated VDOE Standards of Learning;
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, clearly, and concisely;
Previous experience with developing learning objectives and instructional activities that support a variety of learning styles;
The ability to review content and assessment items for rigor and correlation to middle and higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy;
A thorough understanding of the 5 C's in the Profile of a Virginia Graduate (critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and citizenship);
Experience with curriculum design principles and practices;
Exemplary time management, communication, interpersonal, verbal, listening, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and troubleshooting skills;
The ability to work in a collaborative environment and provide constructive feedback; and
The ability to use email, video conferencing software, word processing software, and online forms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with online learning and/or online course development
Online teaching experience and/or online teaching facilitator training
Attendance at a Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning Institute (if applicable)

Primary Responsibilities: The online course content area reviewer will:

Review and refine scope and sequence for online delivery;
Assure that the content is aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning and other national standards (when applicable);
Review all content components related to a course to validate correctness;
Provide recommendations related to course content, course alignment, course components, and content appropriateness;
Ensure content is appropriate and written for the targeted audience, including clear direction and guidance;
Review and evaluate course modules as developed and submit feedback using the online review system;
Ensure course meets standards for quality online courses;
Help to resolve curriculum issues that are identified during the review;
Participate in follow-up conference calls to discuss CART review/recommendations (as needed);
Adhere to project timelines; and
Complete a final course review.

Please note that selected candidates must attend an online training before reviewing online content. Training date and time TBD.

Review of applicants will begin on September 1, 2026.

To apply, please send your resume and a lesson plan you have designed for a high school English course to Dr. Suzanne Freeman at suzanne.freeman@whro.org.