a chance to infiltrate their ranks?

["Peter S. Campbell" <campbellp@mail.montclair.edu>]

Here's my favorite part of the job description:

"It would be helpful, but not necessary, to have administrative or 
teaching experience in K-12 education."

--begin job description--

Position: Director of Learning Standards 
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: McGraw-Hill Companies 
Location: Multiple locations 
Date posted: 4/3/2006

How will you 
make your mark?
McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, 
is the largest pre-K through 12th grade publisher in the U.S. and a 
leading global provider of educational materials and professional 
information. Through our innovative learning products, students, 
teachers and professionals the world over are more engaged, 
stimulated and empowered to succeed. By joining us in the 
following position, and helping us change the way learners learn, 
you can impact the world.
Director of Learning Standards
Digital Learning, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, provides 
research-based, standards-aligned technology solutions that 
improve student performance and teacher productivity. We 
currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Director of 
Learning Standards, to be based in the New York City, Nashville or 
Chicago areas. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert 
and team leader in assessing curricula and learning frameworks at 
the district, state, and national levels; ensuring the alignment of 
methodologies and assessment/instructional products with such 
standards; and providing a consistent framework for mapping and 
assessing gaps. Responsibilities also encompass managing a team 
of experts nationwide, working closely with districts, offering sales 
and implementation support including district presentations, and 
ensuring adequate resources from other departments.
To qualify, you must have a doctoral degree in the education field 
and demonstrated expertise with the following: curriculum 
standards and methodologies, curriculum design, and preferably 
with assessment tools. It would be helpful, but not necessary, to 
have administrative or teaching experience in K-12 education. 
Organizational, communication, leadership and presentation skills; 
and the ability to travel are required.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you would 
like to join our team, please apply online, referencing Job 
#06000000N5, at:
http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer.