Texas Scoring Assistant - Speech 7-12

Pearson; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational assessment organization is looking for certified Texas teachers or recent retirees to score the TX PACT: Speech 7-12 examination. This remote position offers flexible scheduling during weekdays, with compensation at $17.50 per hour. Ideal candidates must have teaching experience in Speech and hold a valid Texas teaching certificate. Ongoing applications are accepted.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience teaching in Speech in Texas.
• Have taught Speech courses in a Texas classroom within the past three years.
• Reside in Texas.
• Hold a valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Comply with ethical obligations under SBEC 230.21(g).

Responsibilities

• Score the TX PACT: Speech 7-12 examination responses.
• Participate in orientation to learn the scoring methodology.
• Complete scoring sessions remotely on weekdays.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Experience in teaching Speech

Knowledge of assessment methodologies

Ability to score performance assignments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

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. Evaluation Systems 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 TX PACT: Speech 7-12 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 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 two months for one day and scorers are scheduled based on their availability.

Compensation is hourly at $17.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Score the TX PACT: Speech 7-12 examination responses in accordance with established scoring guidelines and security requirements.
• Participate in orientation and training to learn the scoring methodology and assessment process.
• Complete scoring sessions remotely on weekdays via Teams, scheduled based on availability.
• Collaborate with Pearson Evaluation Systems and maintain professional conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Have at least three years of experience teaching in Speech in the state of Texas.
• Have taught Speech related courses in a 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, the following:

• An educator, candidate, or other test taker shall not solicit information about the contents of test items from someone who has had access to those items, or share such information with others who have not yet taken the examination.
• Not engage in conduct that violates test security or confidentiality integrity, including cheating, deception, or fraud.
• Agree to NOT use training or experience as a scorer to receive compensation for any work in test preparation related to this assessment.
• Agree to not take the TX PACT: Speech 7–12 exam within 180 days of scoring.

• AND must meet one of the following:

• Be a PK–12 teacher who holds a valid and current Texas teaching certificate to teach Speech 7–12.
• Be an EPP faculty member of a Texas-approved program offering Speech programs.
• Be an educator who has scored the TX PACT: Speech 7–12 exam within the past 3 years.

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

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation is hourly at $17.50 per hour. All scoring is done during the day on weekdays remotely via Teams. Scoring sessions are conducted every two months for one day and are scheduled based on the scorer’s availability.

Equal 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.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.