Associate, Scoring Services

Pearson; Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Job summary

Pearson is looking for remote evaluators for teacher candidates in Hadley, Massachusetts. The role involves scoring responses to test questions and requires a bachelor’s degree along with a current teaching certification. Eligible candidates include active and retired educators with recent experience.

Starting pay is $17.50 per hour with training provided. This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible but allows applicants to work flexibly during scoring sessions every eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in a service role in public school.
• Active or recently retired practitioners may apply.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate responses to test questions by teacher candidates.
• Participate in discussions for consensus scoring.
• Meet quality and productivity requirements for scoring.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Ability to maintain a confidential work environment

Recognize and discuss various types of bias

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Current teaching certification

Job description

Job Title: Evaluation

We have immediate openings for candidates to score the subjects below remotely for our Hadley, MA office:

• Instructional Technology

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 two (2) or more years’ recent experience in the service role in a public school in the subject area you are applying for

OR serve as, or have recently served as, a college/university/program faculty member who prepares candidates for the subject you are applying for

and 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

Overall Responsibilities

• Evaluate responses to test questions by Georgia teacher candidates
• Internalize scoring standards, participate in discussions, and engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities
• Recognize and discuss various types of bias (e.g., implicit bias, cultural bias, leniency bias, central tendency bias, halo effect) and effect strategies to reduce personal biases in scoring
• Meet quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program, including passing a qualifying test before scoring

Key Benefits

• Starting rate of $17.50 per hour
• Working remotely

Working Conditions

Scoring sessions take place during the week Monday through Friday. Scoring sessions will occur on five consecutive days every 8 weeks. The scoring day runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training. 40 hours of work are available every 8 weeks.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible and information on benefits is offered.

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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