Remote Scoring Specialist, Educational Assessments

Pearson; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking qualified individuals to score Massachusetts teacher licensure responses remotely. The role involves evaluating test questions across Dance, Digital Literacy & Computer Science, History, Music, Technology Engineering, and Theater, with a starting rate of $17.50 per hour and flexible scheduling.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, a valid teaching certification in the subject, and public-school experience, or be eligible as faculty preparing candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject.
• Current teaching certification in the subject area and 2+ years of public school experience.
• Or college/university faculty experience preparing candidates in the subject.
• Graduate students teaching courses in the subject area may qualify.
• Active or recently retired practitioners can be eligible to score.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate responses to test questions by Massachusetts teacher candidates.
• Internalize scoring standards, participate in discussions, and engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities.
• Recognize and discuss bias types and implement strategies to reduce personal biases in scoring.
• Meet quality and productivity requirements for the scoring program, including passing a qualifying test.
• Starting rate of $17.50 per hour, working remotely.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to sit for extended periods

Maintain a confidential work env

Eligible to work in United States

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Teaching certification in subject area

Experience in public schools (2+ years) in subject area

Job description

Pearson is seeking qualified individuals to score Massachusetts teacher licensure responses remotely. The role involves evaluating test questions across Dance, Digital Literacy & Computer Science, History, Music, Technology Engineering, and Theater, with a starting rate of $17.50 per hour and flexible scheduling.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, a valid teaching certification in the subject, and public-school experience, or be eligible as faculty preparing candidates.