Test Developer

Job Overview

The Test Developer is a key member of the content development staff with subject matter expertise in one or more of the content areas that are assessed. They also have a vast knowledge of developing content for standardized assessments. Test developers can successfully transfer knowledge to others and are able to take on complex tasks with a high level of autonomy.

Test Developers will have one of three different focuses within test development: (1) Individual Contributor (SME), (2) Team Lead or (3) Item Development Manager for a State Assessment Project.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Individual Contributor (SME)

• Uses state item specifications to write effective items and heads item development

• Develops and delivers professional development training

• Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state or project as a content head for a project

• Runs meetings including rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings

• Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert

• Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan

2. Team Lead

• Manage schedules and oversee quality of content development

• Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state as a content head for a project

• Heads group reviews

• Oversees and heads meetings to include rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings

• Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert

3. Item Development Manager

• Manage item development within a specific state project.

• Develop and monitor a team of Test Developers

• Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan

• Works with client independently to establish yearly pool needs and constructed response scoring dates

What we are often looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area (Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies) or Bachelor’s degree in related assessment or measurement field AND experience in large scale assessment

• Prior experience in the summative, certification, or other high stakes assessment industry is required

• Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment is required

• Analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to identify problems, conceptualize solutions, prioritize and multi-task

• Skilled at collaboration

• Travel for this position ranges from 1 to 6 weeks per year. Candidates should be able to travel as required for 2-3 days at a time, mostly in the June/July time frame.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.