Test Developer - English Learners/Multilingual Learners
Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.
Location: Remote, US. Must reside and work in the United States.
Job Overview:
Someone in the role of Test Developer IIhasdemonstratedstrong item writing and reviewing skills, grade/grade-band lead skills,and may have multiple years as a teaching professional. ATest Developer II has significant content expertise and is able to lead expert educator content reviews.This position is focusing on individuals whose primary experience is withEnglish Learners/Multilingual Learners.
Job Responsibilities:
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Uses state item specifications to write effective items formultipleprojects, including, but not limited to, ELP assessments.
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Works under the direction ofan overallproject contentleadtooverseeitem pool development for a stateor consortia of states.
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Leads group reviews and independently conducts preliminary, content review 1across all projects, and will conductseniorreviews for allELPassessmentprojects.
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Leadseducatorcontentreviewmeetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings, across projects with a focus onELPassessmentprojects
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Participates in standard setting meetings asacontent expert
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Leadsitem development for content areaof a project/projects
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Writes blueprints and translates them into an item pool development plan, with supervision
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Has increasinglyindependent client interactions
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree inteachingEnglishas asecondlanguage, bilingual education,or applied linguistics+5-8years' experienceor aMaster’sdegree + 1-4years’ experience
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Minimum of 4years’ experienceteachingELs/MLLsand/or developing content in an Educational Assessment environment
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Strong knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education system and Educational Assessment, including state and federal requirements related to the screening and annual assessment of ELs/MLLs in K-12 education,ispreferred
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Current knowledge of trends, practices, and research related to language acquisition, including knowledge related to designing assessments tothefour domains,is highly preferred.
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Analytical skills and attention to detail
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Ability toidentifyproblems and conceptualize solutions
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
- Skilled at collaboration
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Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to8tripsper year
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Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 days at a time
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