Science Assessment Item Designer

Data Recognition Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Recognition Corporation is seeking a Test Development Specialist in the science domain to lead and support the item development process for statewide assessments. You will work with Senior Test Development Specialists and Directors to plan, assign tasks, and ensure timely delivery of items, tests, and ancillaries.

The role requires implementing domain-specific specifications, item and art specs, bias reviews, and standard-settings, while collaborating with state education counterparts and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science or science education required; MS preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience (grades 6-8 or high school).
• Knowledge of content standards and curriculum standards.
• Experience with test item development and editing processes.
• Familiarity with standard-setting and bias reviews is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on time all assigned test items and ancillaries for content area.
• Develop domain-specific specifications, blueprints, item specs, and style guides.
• Facilitate item writer workshops and support scoring guidelines and rubrics.
• Assist with test form development and alignment studies as needed.
• Support final reviews, sign-offs, and committee reviews operations.

Skills

BS/BA in science

MS in education

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

BS/BA in science, science education or related field

MS in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Data Recognition Corporation is seeking a Test Development Specialist in the science domain to lead and support the item development process for statewide assessments. You will work with Senior Test Development Specialists and Directors to plan, assign tasks, and ensure timely delivery of items, tests, and ancillaries.

The role requires implementing domain-specific specifications, item and art specs, bias reviews, and standard-settings, while collaborating with state education counterparts and