Scoring Assistant Music - MA Job at Pearson in Hadley

Scoring Assistant Music - MA Hadley, Massachusetts

Workplace Type: Remote

Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Schedule: PART_TIME

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 offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are 100 percent aligned to state standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

We have immediate openings for candidates to score Music responses remotely for our Hadley, MA office.

Starting rate of $17.50 per hour.

Flexibility to work scoring sessions that suit your availability.

Overall Responsibilities

1. Evaluates responses of teacher candidates in Massachusetts.
2. Successfully internalizes training and scoring guide, participates in discussions.
3. Must be able to put aside personal biases and apply scoring guide according to rubric requirements.
4. Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program.
5. Engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities.
6. Pass a qualifying test before scoring.

Working Conditions

Training takes place before scoring begins. There may be a brief orientation meeting before the day of scoring occurs. Scoring sessions are typically two days long, occur every other month, and take place during the week Monday through Friday. The scoring day runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher, and
2. A current Massachusetts Music teaching license AND are currently under district contract to teach in Massachusetts public schools or have been under district contract to teach in Massachusetts public schools within the last two years OR recent college-level teaching experience in Music AND be a current Massachusetts resident.
3. Both active and retired teachers can be eligible to score, provided they hold a current teaching license and are available during weekdays.
4. Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse).
5. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
6. Ability to maintain a confidential work environment.
7. Eligible to work in the United States.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.

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. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough.

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