Sr. Test Developer - ELA

Cambium Assessment; Concord (NH); Remote; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Test Developer to join their ELA and Social Studies Team. This role involves writing effective assessment items, conducting reviews, and managing team trainings. With a commitment to improving online testing, you'll play a crucial part in developing high-quality educational assessments that impact students and educators alike. Enjoy a remote-first work environment that fosters collaboration and flexibility, while contributing to groundbreaking projects in the education sector. If you have a passion for assessment development and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Home Office Setup Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 7-11 years of experience in ELA assessment or related fields.
• Excellent knowledge of developing educational assessments.

Responsibilities

• Write effective items and develop stimuli for different projects.
• Conduct senior reviews on test development materials.

Skills

Educational Assessment Development

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Related Field

Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field

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Job Overview

Join our ELA and Social Studies Team! Cambium Assessment is a pioneer in statewide online assessments. We integrate cutting-edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments for kindergarten through high school students. We are currently looking for a Senior Test Developer, with expertise in ELA and/or Social Studies content and test development, to join our team. The Senior Test Developer will be a key member of the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Use state item specifications to write effective items and develop stimuli for different projects
• Drive group reviews and autonomously conduct senior reviews of items for different projects
• Drive item development for the content area, including client interactions
• Develop blueprints and item/passage pool development plans
• Conduct senior reviews on test development materials such as fixed forms, item development plans, and blueprints
• Run educator content review meetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, data review meetings, and standard setting meetings
• Independently communicate with state clients
• Manage content-focused team trainings and be a resource for ELA team staff
• Provide feedback to ELA team staff
• Additional responsibilities may include serving as a Team Lead for an internal team, an ELA Content Lead for a project, or an Item Development Manager for a project.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7-11 years of experience in ELA assessment or related fields or a Master’s degree with 5-10 years of experience
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with developing educational assessments
• Data-based skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Skilled at collaboration
• Required travel ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year for 2-6 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 supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and provide educators with actionable insights to improve educational outcomes. To learn more, visit www.cambiumassessment.com.

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach offers flexibility and trust, fostering a culture where success is measured by results. It enables collaborative and inclusive work regardless of location.

If working remotely, a reliable internet connection with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Candidates should expect to participate in video interviews and virtual meetings with cameras on. Cambium offers reimbursement for home office setup costs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruiting process.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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