Item Writer II - ELA

Cambium Learning Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Item Writer II to join their ELA Team. This role involves developing academic tests focusing on Reading and Literacy, integrating cutting-edge technology with content expertise. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to craft test items and performance tasks, ensuring they effectively measure student learning. The position offers a remote-first work environment, allowing for flexibility while making a significant impact in the online testing industry. If you have a passion for education and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Reimbursement for home office setup

Flexible work environment

Remote work opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Craft test items and performance tasks to measure student learning.
• Assist in the management of test item pools and develop new assessments.

Skills

Imagination

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Identification

Solution Conceptualization

Task Prioritization

Collaborative Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms

Learning management systems

Job description

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:

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

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in English or 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 the June/July timeframe.

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 enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit 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.

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.