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Science Test Developer II

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The Science Test Developer II role is ideal for a skilled item writer and reviewer with a strong background in science education, responsible for developing assessment items and leading content review meetings.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include writing effective assessment items, managing content reviews, participating in standard setting meetings, and developing projects autonomously with supervision.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Candidates should have expertise in the U.S. Education and Educational Assessment, strong attention to detail, data analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field with 5-8 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1-4 years of experience, along with at least 4 years teaching science or developing content in an educational assessment context.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: This position is remote and can be performed from anywhere in the United States, with some travel required (1-6 weeks per year).

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $70,000 - $95,000.



Job Overview:

Someone in the role of Science Test Developer II has demonstrated excellent item writing and reviewing skills, grade/grade-band drive skills, and may have multiple years as a teaching professional.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Uses state item specifications to write effective items for different projects.
  • Works under the direction of a project content lead to run a grade level item pool development for a state
  • Drives group reviews and autonomously conducts preliminary, content review 1, and may begin to conduct senior reviews for all projects.
  • Manages educator content review meetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings
  • Participates in standard setting meetings as the content specialist
  • Runs item development for grade level or grade band, self-directedly
  • Heads item development for content area, with supervision
  • Writes blueprints and translates them into an item pool development plan, with supervision
  • Has increasingly autonomous client interactions

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related field + 5-8 years’ experience or a Master’s degree + 1-4 years’ experience
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience teaching science and/or developing content in an Educational Assessment environment
  • Excellent knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment is required
  • Data-based skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Skilled at collaboration
  • Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year
  • Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 days at a time

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:

  • Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms
  • Mobile support of user interfaces
  • Learning management systems with social media features
  • Universally accessible user interfaces
  • Machine scorable items

In the 2024 school year, we delivered more than 126 million online tests, and successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.5 million simultaneous test takers. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com.

Remote First Work Environment

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

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, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.

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