Associate, Scoring Service

Pearson; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting rate of $17.50 per hour

Flexibility to work scoring sessions

Job summary

A leading educational assessment company is seeking a Scoring Assistant for Instructional Technology. This remote role offers flexibility to work scoring sessions that fit your availability. Candidates will evaluate teacher candidates' responses and engage in consensus scoring activities. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and an Instructional Technology certification, along with basic computer skills. This position is part-time and not bonus eligible, providing an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the education field.

Qualifications

• Current certification in Instructional Technology and two or more years of recent experience in public education.
• Not a current educator based in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate responses of teacher candidates in Georgia.
• Meet quality and productivity requirements established for scoring.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to maintain a confidential work environment

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Instructional Technology certification

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.

The Evaluation Systems group 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 Instructional Technology remotely for our Hadley, MA office.

Job Title: Scoring Assistant Instructional Technology - MA

Key benefits

• Starting rate of $17.50 per hour
• Flexibility to work scoring sessions that suit your availability
• Working remotely

Overall Responsibilities

• Evaluates responses of teacher candidates in Georgia.
• Successfully internalizes training and scoring guide, participates in discussions.
• Must be able to put aside personal biases and apply scoring guide according to rubric requirements.
• Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program.
• Engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities.
• Pass a qualifying test before scoring.

Working Conditions

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

Scoring sessions are typically one day long and take place during the week Monday through Friday. Scoring sessions will occur once every 2 months. The scoring day runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher.
• A current Instructional Technology certification AND be practicing or have two (2) or more years’ recent experience in the service role in a public school.
• OR serve as, or have recently served as, a college/university/program faculty member who prepares candidates in Instructional Technology.
• Must NOT be a current Georgia educator/based in the State of Georgia.
• Both active and recently retired practitioners can be eligible to score.

• 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

NOTE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

This position is not bonus eligible, and information 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: Evaluation

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: PART_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 23283

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