Content Specialist, English Language Arts (12 Month Limited Term)

Company: myGwork
Location: Olympia
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develop items and stimuli aligned to specification documents and/or an item development plan
  that includes standard alignment, stimuli requirements, cognitive complexity/DOK, and difficulty
  level
  
• Review, produce, and edit assets that adhere to the principles of clear and grammatically
  sound writing
  
• Evaluate the alignment of assets to the appropriate standards
  
• Evaluate content in a variety of documents, such as content standards, asset specifications,
  curriculum guides, scope and sequence, style guides, etc.
  
• Understand and follow project schedules and process documents to deliver work products
  
• Participate in and support customer meetings and provide content expertise
  
• Support activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
  
• Contribute to training materials that support the design, development, and delivery of asset
  development training programs
  
• Participate in and contribute to the training of asset developers
  
• Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and
  other Pearson groups
  
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
• Some travel required
  
  As required by the---Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of
  minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced
  by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and
  specific office location. For the state of Colorado only , the range of starting
  pay for this role is $60,000 - $65,000. This position is not bonus eligible, and information on
  benefits offered is here.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in education, content-specific area, or equivalent experience required
    
  • At least two years' experience as an elementary or secondary teacher in the field of
    content-specific area required
    
  • Professional knowledge of content-specific area content and educational trends required
    
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills 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
    
  • Ability to identify and communicate about problems with a variety of audiences required
    
  • 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
    
    Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees
    deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose -
    to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality,
    digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help
    people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading
    learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
    
    Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an
    anti-racist---company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make
    us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to
    a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. ---
    
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    Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are
    committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
    The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on
    qualifications, merit, and business need.---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.
    Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
    Schedule: FULL\_TIME
    Req ID: 3983
    This employer is a corporate member of
    myGwork - LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals,
    students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.
    

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