Remote Science Content & Assessments Specialist

Pearson; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist – Science (Physical Sciences) to join the Content Development team. You will help develop and review diverse assessment items for state and district clients, leveraging AI tools to enhance content quality and accessibility.

You’ll collaborate with educators, psychometricians, and Pearson groups to align with standards, while training writers and supporting customer meetings. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or equivalent experience.
• Five years’ experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of content-specific area preferred.
• Strong knowledge of content trends in education and AI-supported content development.
• Experience with large-scale educational measurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review content-specific test items across grade levels and formats.
• Develop item, passage, and test specifications and blueprints.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to support content development and ensure accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with team to integrate AI-generated assets in assessment workflows.
• Select, train, and manage item writers and educators to develop items based on standards.
• Lead customer meetings and contribute content assessment expertise.
• Support test construction and review of test forms.
• Consult with customers in planning and reviews.
• Work with Pearson groups and stay current with AI technologies in education.
• Travel as required.

Skills

AI-assisted content development

Communication skills

Prompting / evaluating AI content

Adaptability to AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or chemistry

Tools

AI tools

General software proficiency

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist – Science (Physical Sciences) to join the Content Development team. You will help develop and review diverse assessment items for state and district clients, leveraging AI tools to enhance content quality and accessibility.

You’ll collaborate with educators, psychometricians, and Pearson groups to align with standards, while training writers and supporting customer meetings. Some travel is required.