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Proposal Content Writer, State Curriculum Adoptions (K-12 Curriculum RFP Writer)

USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Description

About K12 Coalition
K12 Coalition provides products and services that help K-12 schools and teachers achieve transformational learning outcomes. We tackle many of today’s toughest education obstacles, including teacher certification, test preparation, professional learning, curriculum, consulting, and strategic planning. K12 Coalition came together when educators with deep experience as teachers, school leaders, and high-level district administrators observed a genuine need for something better. Our divisions include iteach, Passage Preparation, Professional Development Institute, Teaching Channel, Lavinia Group, and Keys to Literacy.

Employment Type:
  • Full-Time
  • Exempt
  • Salaried

Location: Remote, available from anywhere within the U.S.

The Opportunity
At K12 Coalition, a commitment to transforming educational outcomes for K-12 schools drives all that we do. As we expand our work in curriculum and instructional materials, we are seeking a Proposal Content Writer, State Curriculum Adoptions to support the development of high-quality, compelling, and compliant state adoption submissions.

The Proposal Content Writer, State Curriculum Adoptions is part of K12 Coalition’s Sales team and will bring specialized experience developing RFP responses and proposal content for state-level curriculum and instructional materials adoptions. This role will partner closely with curriculum, product, sales, and other subject matter experts to translate complex requirements and program information into clear, persuasive content that demonstrates alignment with state standards, evaluation criteria, and instructional priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced proposal writer who understands the unique complexities of K-12 curriculum adoptions and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. The Proposal Content Writer reports directly to the Director, Business Development.

What You’ll Do
State Adoption & Curriculum Proposal Development
  • Lead the content development of high-quality RFP responses and submissions for state curriculum and instructional materials adoptions, in partnership with project management support.
  • Translate complex state adoption requirements, rubrics, standards, and evaluation criteria into clear, compelling, and compliant proposal content.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Lavinia Group’s RedThread Literacy and Math curriculum, including intervention materials, program design, instructional approach, key differentiators, and alignment to state requirements, to accurately and effectively represent our solutions in adoption submissions.
  • Customize proposal content to demonstrate alignment between curriculum solutions and state-specific academic standards, instructional priorities, and adoption requirements.
  • Thoroughly review RFPs and adoption materials to identify key requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and potential compliance risks.
Content Development & Collaboration
  • Write, edit, and refine proposal content that clearly communicates program design, instructional approach, implementation, professional learning, and other components required for curriculum adoption.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical, academic, and product information into accessible and persuasive proposal language.
  • Maintain consistency in messaging, terminology, tone, and positioning across proposal materials and supporting documentation.
  • Develop and maintain reusable content, templates, and resources to support future curriculum adoption and proposal efforts.
Proposal Management & Quality
  • Manage multiple workstreams and deadlines associated with complex state adoption submissions, ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
  • Conduct detailed reviews of proposal materials to ensure alignment with RFP requirements, scoring criteria, and submission guidelines.
  • Coordinate feedback and revisions across stakeholders while maintaining version control and ensuring final content reflects agreed-upon messaging and procurement requirements.
  • Support additional proposal, curriculum adoption, and business development initiatives as organizational needs evolve.
Other Duties
  • Support the team with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to help meet evolving organizational goals and objectives.
  • Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related education field required.
  • 3+ years of experience in proposal development, RFP writing, or curriculum publishing, with at least 1 year of direct experience supporting state-level curriculum or instructional materials adoption submissions.
  • Strong understanding of state curriculum adoption processes, including evaluation criteria, standards alignment, compliance requirements, and instructional materials review.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex curriculum and product information into clear, compelling proposal content.
  • Ability to quickly develop deep knowledge of curriculum products, instructional approaches, and supporting evidence in order to translate complex program information into compelling proposal content.
  • Experience interpreting detailed RFPs, rubrics, scoring criteria, and submission requirements and developing content aligned to those requirements.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated success managing complex, deadline-driven submissions involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with curriculum experts, product teams, sales or partnerships teams, and other subject matter experts.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when reviewing requirements, managing documentation, and ensuring proposal compliance.
  • Experience with K-12 curriculum, instructional materials, education publishing, or education technology strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting multi-state curriculum adoption efforts or multiple subject areas is a plus.
How We Work at K12 Coalition
Our work is grounded in five Core Competencies that guide how we collaborate, support others, and move work forward: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Service Orientation, and Initiative.
  • Accountability: Following through on work, owning commitments, and communicating progress or challenges along the way.
  • Adaptability: Navigating change with flexibility and focus as priorities, information, or needs shift.
  • Collaboration: Working together across roles and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Meeting the needs of internal and external partners with clarity, responsiveness, and follow-through.
  • Initiative: Taking action without waiting to be asked and looking for ways to improve systems, processes, or experiences.

Compensation Philosophy
As part of our commitment to maintaining fair and consistent compensation practices, new hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the band minimum and midpoint, based on their qualifications, location, internal alignment, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Why Work with Us
We believe in supporting the whole employee by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet diverse needs. Our full-time employee benefits include flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching. We are committed to fostering a work environment that promotes both personal and professional well-being.

Our Typical Selection Process
Our selection process typically includes an online application, a short phone interview, a hiring manager interview, a candidate exercise, and a final interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity
K12 Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or accommodation during the interview process due to a disability, please email us at recruitingteam@k12coalition. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Protecting Your Job Search
K12 Coalition is committed to a transparent and secure recruitment process. Please keep the following in mind as you explore opportunities with us:
  • Official communication: All recruitment-related communication will come from an @k12coalition.com email address. We do not use messaging platforms for recruiting.
  • Application process: We do not send unsolicited job offers. All open positions are listed on our official Careers Page, and any offer follows a formal interview process.
  • No upfront payments: We will never ask candidates to pay fees of any kind during the hiring process, including for training materials, background checks, or equipment.

If you receive any communication that does not align with the above, please report it to recruitingteam@k12coalition.com.
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