ELA Assessment & Item Development Expert

Data Recognition Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Recognition Corporation in Maple Grove, MN, seeks an ELA Test Development Specialist to help create statewide assessment content, items, and test blueprints. You will work with senior staff, facilitate reviews, and coordinate writers and contractors.

Travel up to one week may be required; hybrid/remote options are considered. A BS in education and at least 3 years teaching ELA are expected, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BS in education or related field, MS preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in English Language Arts at the elementary, middle school or high school level or related experience
• In-depth knowledge of English Language Arts, including curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of teaching best practices in English Language Arts
• Willingness to travel for periods lasting up to one week

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Senior Test Development Specialists, Project Leads, Managers, and Directors to deliver on time all assigned items, tests, and other steps in the development process
• Developing domain-specific item and passage specifications, blueprints, and style guides
• Facilitating item writer workshops and writing/reviewing items for a given domain
• Developing scoring rubrics and test forms; supporting range-finding activities
• Supporting final reviews and sign-offs for items, tests, and ancillaries
• Travel and work within Maple Grove, MN HQ with hybrid/remote consideration

Skills

Teaching ELA experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Education

MS in Education (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Data Recognition Corporation in Maple Grove, MN, seeks an ELA Test Development Specialist to help create statewide assessment content, items, and test blueprints. You will work with senior staff, facilitate reviews, and coordinate writers and contractors.

Travel up to one week may be required; hybrid/remote options are considered. A BS in education and at least 3 years teaching ELA are expected, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.