Test Development Specialist, Science

Job Description:

• Develop and deliver assigned content-area test items and assessment ancillaries on time
• Support all steps in the development of statewide testing programs
• Develop item specifications, test blueprints, style guides, item writer training manuals, and art specifications
• Facilitate item writer workshops
• Write, review, revise, and edit science items
• Develop scoring guidelines and rubrics for constructed-response and performance assessments
• Support range-finding activities
• Develop pilot, field-test, and operational forms
• Support development of test directions, practice tests, and other test ancillaries
• Support final review and sign-off processes for items, tests, forms, and specifications
• Support state committee reviews, including content-item reviews, bias reviews, alignment studies, and standard-setting
• Work with Senior Test Development Specialists, Project Leads, Directors, state-department counterparts, contractors, item writers, and other project team members
• Assign tasks and provide guidance to support staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA in science, science education, or related field preferred
• MS in education or related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in grades 6–8 and/or high school science or related experience
• In-depth knowledge of the science content area, including curriculum and instruction
• General knowledge of test publishing industry standards
• Knowledge of teaching “best practices” in the field of expertise
• Experience working in teams and independently
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and find solutions to complex issues when writing, reviewing, and/or revising items and/or constructing test forms
• Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and direction as required
• Knowledge of national and state-specific curriculum standards
• Experience writing and editing test items
• Experience constructing test forms
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Ability to work under supervision and accept feedback
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Ability to relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
• Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple job functions simultaneously
• Ability to participate in business travel
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour periods
• Ability to look at a computer monitor and use a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary

Benefits:

• Business travel participation
• Ability to work remotely or virtually