Senior K-12 Assessment Content Lead & Implementer

Pearson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI learning and tooling guidance

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. You will serve as a primary client-facing leader for content development, translating standards into item/test specs and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in educational testing, strong project/financial planning skills, and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in educational testing and assessment, including client-facing work and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in item/test development for statewide K–12 assessments across paper and online modalities.
• Knowledge of psychometric principles relevant to development.
• Experience with statewide assessments; classroom teaching experience valued.
• Proficiency with project and financial planning.
• Strong vendor management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Adaptability with enterprise systems and tools.
• Ability to travel throughout the year, with increased travel during summer months.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client-facing content development requirements and educator committee meetings.
• Translate standards and blueprints into actionable item and test specifications; secure client approvals and maintain documentation.
• Partner with Psychometrics on blueprint setup, test construction, data reviews, and standard setting inputs.
• Configure item bank metadata and test maps and oversee form assembly for paper and online administrations.
• Create, monitor and update labor and non-salary forecasts for programs; participate in forecast and finance reconciliation meetings.
• Lead scope discussions with content development vendors; initiate SOWs and coordinate escalations as needed.
• Maintain and approve content development schedules; manage change control and document updates in agreed tools.
• Identify and log project-specific risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Troubleshoot item/test development issues; lead sustainable corrective actions to protect quality and timelines.
• Create and execute communication plans for consistent, transparent updates to customers.
• Facilitate customer review meetings on milestones and deliverables; establish and track customer satisfaction measures.
• Define escalation pathways and ensure timely resolution with clear, documented communication.
• Coordinate staffing with Content leadership; provide performance feedback and coaching to team members and vendor partners.
• Foster a positive, cohesive team environment; model strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to support development, review, and enhancement of assessment content with accessibility and privacy in mind.

Skills

Client-facing

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Enterprise systems

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. You will serve as a primary client-facing leader for content development, translating standards into item/test specs and coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in educational testing, strong project/financial planning skills, and travel flexibility.