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Company Name : Pearson
Location : Honolulu, HI 96823
Position : Content Specialist – Science
Job Description : Content/Assessment Specialist – Science
Location: Remote – US
Description:
Provide assessment expertise in item and test development planning and customer interactions
Facilitate various client committee meetings (content review, data review, etc.) and provide content expertise during those sessions
Interpret standards, test blueprints, and item development plans
Develop item and test specifications documents
Develop and provide training and feedback to item writers based on established standards, cognitive complexity, and best practices for item development
Select, assign, and manage subcontracted item and content development
Develop and review science test items and scoring materials, including selected response, technology enhanced, and constructed response items for various types of assessments
Work as a member of a team to develop, review, and revise ancillary materials
Classify test items according to pre-specified content dimensions and ensure the accuracy of item content coding, keying, and item validations
Provide source references and copyright research, if needed
Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
Work with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
Consult with the client as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
Some travel may be required
Perform other duties as assigned
As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only , the range of starting pay for this role is $65,000 – $70,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Qualifications – External
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, or equivalent education & experience required
At least five years’ teaching experience in the field of science required.
Some experience in science assessment and/or publishing is preferred
Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with clients
Must be able to propose problems/solutions to a variety of audiences
Must have excellent planning, organizational, and problem solving skills, and ability to manage personal tasks within a project and schedule, and to adapt to unforeseen and unexpected requests or changes in priorities
Must have strong technology skills including working with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word; and confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
Familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or other 3-dimentional standards is preferred
General knowledge of test development including processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments is preferred
Experience working with technology enhanced items is preferred
Basic understanding of xml preferred
General knowledge of computer adaptive testing preferred
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 4195
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