Math Test Developer II

Cambium Assessment, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambium Learning Group seeks a Test Developer II to join their Math Team in Boston, MA. The role focuses on developing standardized math assessments for grades K-12, using advanced educational techniques and state specifications.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree along with substantial experience in math assessment. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. This position may require travel 1 to 6 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in math assessment or education-related fields.
• Strong knowledge and experience with U.S. Education and Assessment.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write effective items using state item specifications.
• Conduct content reviews and lead meetings.
• Develop and communicate item pool development plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree in Education or related fields

Job description

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.

Job Overview

Join our Math Team! Cambium Assessment is a leader in statewide online assessments. We integrate cutting-edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments for kindergarten through high school students. We are currently looking for a Test Developer II, with experience in mathematics content and test development, to join our math team. The Test Developer II will be a key member of the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Use state item specifications to write effective items for different projects
• Independently conduct preliminary and content reviews
• Lead educator content review meetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, data review meetings, and standard setting meetings
• Write blueprints and translate them into item pool development plans
• Lead math item pool development for a project
• Independently communicate with state clients
• May serve as a Math Content Lead for a project or a Team Lead for an internal team

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field + 5-8 years’ experience in math assessment or math education-related fields or a Master’s degree + 3-6 years’ experience in math assessment or math education-related fields
• Strong knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Skilled at collaboration
• Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year for 2-6 days at a time

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