Math Test Developer II

Cambium Learning Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Developer II to join their innovative Math Team. This role involves writing effective assessment items, managing item pool development, and collaborating with educators to ensure high-quality standards. The company is committed to advancing online assessments and offers a remote-first work environment that values flexibility and collaboration. Join a team that is making a significant impact on education by developing cutting-edge testing solutions that enhance student performance measurement and support educators with actionable insights.

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Home Office Setup Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in math assessment or related fields.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. Education and Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Write effective items for different projects using state item specifications.
• Manage math item pool development and conduct content reviews.

Skills

Mathematics Content Expertise

Test Development

Data Analysis

Collaboration Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Job description:

Join our Math Team! Cambium Assessment is a pioneer 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
• Run 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
• Manage 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
• Excellent knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment
• Data-based 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

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.