Texas Scoring Assistant - Languages Other Than English - Latin

Pearson - UK; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking current or retired teachers to score Latin for the Texas Educator Certification Examinations. This role offers a unique opportunity to network with peers and enhance assessment skills while contributing to the educational field. Scorers will evaluate responses and participate in training discussions, all conducted remotely via Teams. With flexible scheduling and a competitive hourly rate, this position allows educators to give back to their profession while enjoying a change of pace. If you have a passion for education and meet the qualifications, this is a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a Texas school.
• Conferred a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates teacher certification candidate responses to constructed-response items.
• Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Assessment Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Pearson is the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. Scoring offers the opportunity to network with other professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in your field. Scorers have a direct impact on the quality of the next generation of teachers and help to maintain professional standards. Scorers enjoy the change of pace, the mental challenge, and the opportunity to give back to their educational field.

We have immediate openings for current or retired teachers to score Latin.

Key benefits:

• Scoring the Texas Educator Certification Examinations provides educators with a unique opportunity to network with peers, support their profession, and stay up to date with current practices and content.
• Scorers are provided with the opportunity to learn a process for evaluating responses to performance assignments, effectively and fairly.
• Scorers are provided with a thorough orientation to the methodology of how to score responses and gain valuable assessment skills in the process.
• All scoring is done during the day remotely via Teams. Scoring sessions are conducted 4 times a year for one day and scorers are scheduled based on their availability.
• Compensation is hourly at $17.50 per hour.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Evaluates teacher certification candidate responses to constructed-response items in a reliable manner and scores according to supplied scoring guide.
• Successfully internalizes training and participates in discussions.
• Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program.
• May be required to pass qualifying test before scoring.

Qualifications:

• Conferred a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College or University.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a Texas school.
• Taught the specific content field being scored within the past 3 years in a Texas school.
• Valid and current Texas certification required.
• Must reside in the state of Texas.
• Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain a confidential work environment.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.