Item Writer I

Cambium Assessment; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Home office stipend

Job summary

Cambium Assessment, Inc. is seeking an Item Writer I to develop passages and test items for Reading and Literacy assessments. You will move content through internal reviews and collaborate with teams to implement edits.

The role emphasizes building expertise in item writing, scoring, and review processes in a remote-first environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; 0–3 years' experience.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Skilled at collaboration and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Use state specifications to develop content
• Participate in group reviews, take notes, implement edits
• Understand and implement scoring techniques for a range of item types
• Independently develop passages
• Implement post client/committee edits, with direction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Location: Remote, US. Must reside and work in the United States.

Job Overview

Join our ELA Team! We develop academic tests covering Reading and Literacy and are looking for people with ELA expertise to help develop these tests. We integrate cutting edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments across the nation. This opening is for an Item Writer I.

The primary function of an Item Writer is to develop passages and/or create new test questions (items) for various client-specific projects. Once content is developed, the Item Writer will move it through all internal review processes, including group collaboration and feedback reviews, applying edits suggested during the group review meeting.

They also perform other entry-level content specific tasks such as final web approvals and post-committee review clean-up. The expectation for Item Writers is that they build a solid foundation in item writing, scoring, and reviewing, developing item writing technical expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Use state specifications to develop content
• Participate in group reviews, take notes, implement edits
• Understand and implement scoring techniques for a range of item types
• Independently develop passages
• Implement post client/committee edits, with direction.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field + 0-3 years' experience
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Skilled at collaboration and multi-tasking
• Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year, typically for 2-5 days at a time

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.cambiumassessment.com/

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.