Item Writer II - ELA

Cambium Assessment; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Item Writer II for their ELA Team, focusing on developing innovative academic tests. This role involves crafting test questions and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality assessments. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology, the company fosters a remote-first culture that values flexibility and results. Join a forward-thinking organization that impacts the testing industry and supports educators and students nationwide. If you are passionate about educational assessment and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Home Office Setup Reimbursement

Flexible Work Environment

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in item writing.

Responsibilities

• Craft test items and performance tasks for student assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and review test materials.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Imagination

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English

Tools

Computer-Adaptive Algorithms

Learning Management Systems

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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. The primary function of the Item Writer II is to develop passages and/or create new test questions (items) for various client-specific projects.

Job Responsibilities

1. Work in interdisciplinary teams to craft test items and performance tasks to measure what students have learned
2. Find stimulus material for test use, obtaining copyright permission as needed
3. Craft and review the items themselves, using our state-of-the-art tools to create highly interactive items, simulations, and other types of tasks
4. Participate in group item reviews
5. Record team feedback on test items at one-on-one meetings and group review sessions
6. Assist with the assembly of field test and operational test forms
7. Contribute to the creation of ancillary testing materials for interpretive guides, score reports, and item release websites
8. Help senior staff in the management of test item pools and the development of new assessments, products, and services
9. Assist with the creation of test specifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated imagination, analysis skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with others.
• Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year. Candidates should be able to travel as required for 2-3 days at a time, mostly in June/July.

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our Ground Breaking Work Includes

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms
• Mobile support of user interfaces
• Learning management systems with social media features
• Universally accessible user interfaces
• Machine scorable items

In the 2024 school year, we delivered more than 126 million online tests, and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enable educators with actionable insights to drive better educational outcomes. To learn more, visit www.cambiumassessment.com.

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach offers flexibility and trust to balance work and life. It fosters an inclusive culture where success is measured by results. All employees are valued, regardless of location. If working remotely, a reliable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload) is required. Candidates should be prepared to participate in video-based interviews and virtual meetings with their camera on. Cambium offers reimbursement for setting up your home office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.