Texas Scoring Assistant - Science of Teaching Reading

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

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking dedicated educators to evaluate the Science of Teaching Reading assessment. This unique role allows certified Texas teachers and recent retirees to contribute to the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program while enhancing their assessment skills. Scorers will engage in meaningful work that supports their profession, network with peers, and gain valuable experience in evaluation methodologies. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a significant impact in the educational landscape. If you are passionate about education and possess the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching Reading in Texas.
• Must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Score the Science of Teaching Reading assessment remotely.
• Participate in scoring sessions conducted weekly.

Skills

Teaching Reading

Assessment Skills

Ethical Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are 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. The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson is recruiting currently certified Texas state teachers and recent retirees to score the constructed response components of the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program. We are currently hiring current or recently retired teachers to score the Science of Teaching Reading assessment. · 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 on weekdays remotely via Teams. Scoring sessions are conducted every week for two days and scorers are scheduled based on their availability. · Compensation is hourly at $17.50 per hour. Applicants must meetallof the following:

• Have at least three years of experienceteaching Reading in the state of Texas
• Have taught Reading related courses in a state of Texas classroom within the past three years
• Reside in the state of Texas
• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Comply with the ethical obligations under §SBEC 230.21 (g)including, but not limited to:
• An educator, candidate, or other test taker shall not:
• solicit information about the contents of test items on an examination that the educator, candidate, or other test taker has not already taken from an individual who has had access to those items, or offer information about the contents of specific test items on an examination to individuals who have not yet taken the examination; or
• otherwise engage in conduct that amounts to violations of test security or confidentiality integrity, including cheating, deception, or fraud.
• Agree to NOT:
  • use training/experience as a scorer to receive compensation for any work in test preparation related to this assessment
  • take the Science of Teaching Reading exam within 180 days of scoring

AND Must meetoneof the following:

• Be a PK–12 teacher who holds a valid and current teaching certificate in the state of Texas to teach Reading
• Be an EPP faculty member of a program, approved by the state of Texas, that offers Reading programs
• Be an EPP faculty member teaching courses, approved by the state of Texas, for Reading certification
• Be a National Board Certified Teacher in one of the following:
  • Literacy: Reading Language Arts
• Be an educator who has scored the Science of Teaching Reading exam within the past 3 years

Retired educators are eligible if they have the appropriate certification and have taught within the previous three years. 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.