Science Test Developer II

Davita Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable assessment organization seeks a Science Test Developer II to produce effective educational assessment items and lead project content development. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in educational assessment, particularly in science, with proven skills in analysis, collaboration, and project management. The role supports a remote work environment equipped with modern collaboration tools, enhancing flexibility while contributing to impactful educational outcomes.

Benefits

Reimbursement for home office setup costs

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience or 1-4 years' with a Master's degree.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in teaching science or developing content.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Education and Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Write effective items based on state specifications.
• Lead grade-level item pool development.
• Manage content review meetings and validations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem identification and solution conceptualization

Collaboration

Multitasking

Ability to prioritize

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

Master's degree in Science or related field

Job description

Job Overview:

Someone in the role of Science Test Developer II has demonstrated excellent item writing and reviewing skills, grade/grade-band lead skills, and may have multiple years as a teaching professional.

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses state item specifications to write effective items for different projects.

• Works under the direction of a project content lead to lead a grade level item pool development for a state

• Drives group reviews and autonomously conducts preliminary, content review 1, and may begin to conduct senior reviews for all projects.

• Manages educator content review meetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings

• Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert

• Runs item development for grade level or grade band, self-directedly

• Heads item development for content area, with supervision

• Writes blueprints and translates them into an item pool development plan, with supervision

• Has increasingly independent client interactions

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field + 5-8 years' experience or a Master's degree + 1-4 years' experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience teaching science and/or developing content in an Educational Assessment environment

• Strong knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment is required

• Analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Ability to multi-task

• Skilled at collaboration

• Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year

• Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 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.