ELA Test Development Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

drc; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

drc is seeking an ELA Test Development Specialist to support statewide assessment programs from Maple Grove, MN, with hybrid/remote options. You will work with Senior Specialists, Project Leads, and Directors to deliver domain-specific items, test blueprints, and ancillary materials, while facilitating writer workshops and alignment reviews.

The role requires teaching experience in ELA, strong communication, collaboration, and adaptability, with travel up to one week as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in education or related field; MS preferred.
• Three years of teaching experience in English Language Arts at the elementary, middle school or high school level.
• In-depth knowledge of English Language Arts and instructional practices.
• Knowledge of assessment trends and test publishing industry standards.
• Experience with diverse populations is a plus and teamwork is valued.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for periods up to one week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on time all assigned items, tests, and steps in the item/test development process.
• Develop domain-specific item and passage specifications and test blueprints.
• Facilitate item writer workshops and review items.
• Develop scoring guidelines and rubrics for constructed-response assessments.
• Support final review/sign-off processes and production steps.
• Coordinate with state educational bodies and project teams as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience in ELA

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Willingness to travel

Basic computer skills

Education

BS in education or related field

MS in education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

drc is seeking an ELA Test Development Specialist to support statewide assessment programs from Maple Grove, MN, with hybrid/remote options. You will work with Senior Specialists, Project Leads, and Directors to deliver domain-specific items, test blueprints, and ancillary materials, while facilitating writer workshops and alignment reviews.

The role requires teaching experience in ELA, strong communication, collaboration, and adaptability, with travel up to one week as needed.