English Language Assessment Item Developer

Doist; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doist is seeking a Language Testing Specialist to help develop and review test items for large-scale English language proficiency assessments.

The role involves aligning items with standards, coordinating with external consultants, and analyzing pilot data to drive revisions. Strong writing and collaboration across teams are essential, with a focus on accuracy and clarity in test materials.

Qualifications

• Develop, review and revise test items aligned to item specs.
• Provide feedback to consultants and team members on item development.
• Write and refine graphics descriptions to support item comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Research and write test items aligned to item specifications.
• Evaluate and revise test materials based on stakeholder feedback.
• Write and refine graphics descriptions to aid student understanding of items.
• Coordinate item development tasks with external consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Incorporate feedback from project managers and experts at multiple development stages.
• Analyze pilot and field test data to inform revisions or new item development.
• Prepare training samples and scoring notes for raters of speaking and writing responses.

Skills

Test item development

Qualitative analysis

Graphics descriptions

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Doist is seeking a Language Testing Specialist to help develop and review test items for large-scale English language proficiency assessments.

The role involves aligning items with standards, coordinating with external consultants, and analyzing pilot data to drive revisions. Strong writing and collaboration across teams are essential, with a focus on accuracy and clarity in test materials.