Pearson
Content Specialist - English Language Arts (9-month Limited Term)
Pearson, Bismarck, North Dakota, us, 58502
Pearson Content Specialist - English Language Arts (9-month Limited Term) in Bismarck, North Dakota
As a
Content Specialist
within the
Asset Creation
team, you will work as both an ELA content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.Responsibilities:Develop and review ELA test items and passages, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments.Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents.Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices.Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise.Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms.Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, and review meetings.Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in education, English, or equivalent experience required.Five years’ experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of ELA preferred.Professional knowledge of ELA and educational trends required.Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred.General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred.Outstanding oral and written communication skills.Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences.Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events.Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs.Compensation:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $70,000. This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.What to expect from Pearson:
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022? At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
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As a
Content Specialist
within the
Asset Creation
team, you will work as both an ELA content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to join our team.Responsibilities:Develop and review ELA test items and passages, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments.Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents.Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices.Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise.Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms.Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, and review meetings.Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in education, English, or equivalent experience required.Five years’ experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of ELA preferred.Professional knowledge of ELA and educational trends required.Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred.General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred.Outstanding oral and written communication skills.Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences.Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events.Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs.Compensation:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $70,000. This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.What to expect from Pearson:
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022? At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
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