Test Developer 1 ELA/SS

Cambium Learning Group; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Developer I to contribute to innovative online testing solutions. In this role, you will utilize your teaching experience and item writing skills to create high-quality assessment items. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you will participate in item reviews and lead meetings, ensuring the development of effective educational assessments. This position offers the flexibility of a remote-first work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a meaningful impact in education. Join a forward-thinking company committed to enhancing learning outcomes for students and educators alike.

Benefits

Home office setup reimbursement

Flexible work hours

Remote work opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in education or 1-4 years with a Master's degree.
• Minimum 4 years teaching English or developing content in assessment.

Responsibilities

• Write effective items based on state specifications for projects.
• Lead item review meetings and support grade level leads.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Identification

Solution Conceptualization

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Job Overview:

Someone in the role of Test Developer I has demonstrated effective item writing and reviewing skills and may have multiple years as a teaching professional. They will balance their time creating and editing high-quality items and passages, participating in all internal review processes, and also taking on project responsibilities appropriate to this level. Staff at this level may serve as a grade lead on a state-specific project and will begin to interact with clients with the guidance of a more senior staff member.

Job Responsibilities:

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

• Understands grade-level blueprints and how they translate into an item pool development plan

• Works under the direction of a project's content lead to monitor the overall item pool development for a state

• Attends, and may be asked to lead, item review meetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings to support the grade level lead

• May lead the development for grade level/grade band, with supervision

• Closely participates in group reviews and edits items appropriately

• Conducts preliminary and content reviews independently

• May begin to have more direct communication with clients, with supervision

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field + 3-6 years' experience or a Master's degree + 1-4 years' experience

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

• Proven 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

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.