Associate, Scoring Services

Pearson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking evaluators for teacher candidates in the United States. This part-time remote position requires a bachelor's degree and a current teaching certification. Evaluators will assess responses to test questions and participate in scoring discussions.

Ideal candidates should have teaching experience and be eligible to work in the U.S. An attractive rate of $17.50 per hour is offered, with scoring sessions every 8 weeks, ensuring flexibility alongside professional demands.

Qualifications

• A current teaching certification in the subject area.
• Two or more years’ recent experience in a public school in the subject area.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate test responses from Georgia teacher candidates.
• Participate in scoring discussions and consensus activities.
• Recognize and mitigate various types of bias.

Skills

Teaching certification

Basic computer skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job

Evaluation

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

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

Benefits

• Starting rate of $17.50 per hour
• Working remotely
• This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible

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.

Legal Notice

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

Schedule: PART_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 24760