WestEd
Science Content Specialist
WestEd, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Employer Industry:
Education and Assessment Services
Why consider this job opportunity:Salary up to $98,50015% contribution toward retirement effective from day 1 of employmentComprehensive health/welfare benefits effective the first month following the hire dateGenerous paid time off policy, including 3 weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per yearOpportunities for annual merit-based performance increases and incentivesProfessional development opportunities and a mentorship program
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):Interpret the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and other state standards for large-scale assessment developmentDesign innovative science assessment tasks using various media and interactive formatsEdit and review science assessment items and associated scoring materials to ensure quality and adherence to guidelinesServe as the lead science content specialist on projects, facilitating content review meetings and client interactionsMentor junior content staff and provide expertise in research projects related to standards and assessments
What is Required (Qualifications):Experience within the last three years in large-scale assessment developmentDegree in a science-related field (Master’s degree preferred; advanced coursework in biological sciences preferred)Strong understanding of assessing NGSS and Framework for all grades and disciplines of scienceProven editing skills in content and copy editingStrong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):Teaching experience in science or a background in science educationExperience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlinesFamiliarity with multiple assessment development platformsKnowledge of PDF software applications with markup capabilityAbility to adapt project directions and modify documents as necessary
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Education and Assessment Services
Why consider this job opportunity:Salary up to $98,50015% contribution toward retirement effective from day 1 of employmentComprehensive health/welfare benefits effective the first month following the hire dateGenerous paid time off policy, including 3 weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per yearOpportunities for annual merit-based performance increases and incentivesProfessional development opportunities and a mentorship program
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):Interpret the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and other state standards for large-scale assessment developmentDesign innovative science assessment tasks using various media and interactive formatsEdit and review science assessment items and associated scoring materials to ensure quality and adherence to guidelinesServe as the lead science content specialist on projects, facilitating content review meetings and client interactionsMentor junior content staff and provide expertise in research projects related to standards and assessments
What is Required (Qualifications):Experience within the last three years in large-scale assessment developmentDegree in a science-related field (Master’s degree preferred; advanced coursework in biological sciences preferred)Strong understanding of assessing NGSS and Framework for all grades and disciplines of scienceProven editing skills in content and copy editingStrong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):Teaching experience in science or a background in science educationExperience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlinesFamiliarity with multiple assessment development platformsKnowledge of PDF software applications with markup capabilityAbility to adapt project directions and modify documents as necessary
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