Associate, Scoring Service

Pearson; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is hiring remote scorers to evaluate responses from Florida teacher candidates. Earn a starting rate of $17.50 per hour while working from home, with schedules Monday through Friday during EST hours.

Qualified applicants have a bachelor’s degree or higher, a current teaching certification in the subject area, and five years of relevant service or teaching experience. Training and orientation are provided before scoring begins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and teaching certification in the subject area they will score.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and maintain confidentiality.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate responses to test questions by Florida teacher candidates.
• Internalize scoring standards and participate in discussions with scorers.
• Meet quality and productivity requirements for scoring and pass the qualifying test.
• Scoring sessions run remotely Monday through Friday, starting at 8:30 AM EST.
• Starting rate of $17.50 per hour and working remotely.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher; teaching certification in subject area

Job description

We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

Evaluation Systems of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are 100 percent aligned to state standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

Scoring offers the opportunity to network with other professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in your field. Scorers have a direct impact on the quality of the next generation of teachers and help to maintain professional standards. Scorers enjoy the change of pace, the mental challenge, and the opportunity to give back to their educational field.

We have immediate openings for candidates to score the subjects below remotely.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher, and
• A current teaching certification in the subject area you are applying for AND be practicing or have five (5) or more years’ recent experience in the service role in a public school in the subject area you are applying for

OR

• A bachelor’s degree or higher, and
• Hold or have held a position at a college, university or a community college in the same subject area that they will be scoring and have at least 5 years of teaching experience in the same subject area you will be scoring,

All scorers must be approved to score by the Florida Department of Education.

Both active and recently retired practitioners can be eligible to score provided you are available to work on a weekday from 8:30 AM EST to 4:00 PM EST.

• Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse)
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain a confidential work environment
• Eligible to work in the United States

Overall Responsibilities

• Evaluate responses to test questions by Florida teacher candidates
• Internalize scoring standards, participate in discussions, and engage with other scorers in scoring activities
• Meet quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program, including passing a qualifying test before scoring
• Starting rate of $17.50 per hour
• Working remotely

Working Conditions

Training takes place before scoring begins. There may be a brief orientation meeting before the day of scoring occurs.

Scoring sessions take place during the week Monday through Friday. Scoring sessions will occur on one day, every 2 weeks. The scoring day runs from 8:30 AM to approximately 4:30 PM EST, including training. There are no evening or weekend shifts.

This position will start in fall 2026.

This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible. Information and guidelines on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job:

Evaluation

Job Family:

LEARNING&CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization:

Assessment & Qualifications