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Specialist Content Development — Science & Mathematics - Description

The Assessment Services team at GED Testing Service (GEDTS) is seeking a qualified individual who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality products for our adult learners. The successful candidate will work with the Assessment Services team in all areas of high school level science and mathematics assessment development, including item development, test construction, forms review, and data analysis. This position will involve working more often with science content than with math content, but the ideal candidate will have the skills and abilities to support both subjects. This position reports to the Director of Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Select, assign, and manage contractors to develop GED content.
• Work closely with the director, managers, content leads, psychometricians, and Pearson/GEDTS groups.
• Validate rationales in support of each item (e.g., explanations for the correct response and incorrect responses) as well as source references.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the development of specifications, item development plans, and other documents.
• Participate in activities related to test construction, forms review, and data review.
• Develop, review, write, and edit items.
• Ensure appropriate high school end-of-course rigor and complexity of items.
• Facilitate and support virtual customer meetings (e.g., content, fairness, etc.) and provide content assessment expertise.
• Perform content alignments between GED Assessment Targets/Indicators and other content standards.
• Participate in planning and scheduling activities.
• Travel is minimal.
• Use content authoring and technology tools to construct, track, and edit items.
• Support content and test development in science and mathematics.
• Ensure the accuracy of item content and metadata.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and as a sole contributor.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in science or related field required.
• Strong computer/technology skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs.
• Ability to support both high school science and mathematics content development required.
• Ability to provide unique solutions to simple, complex, and nuanced problems.
• Proven ability to produce high quality work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to represent GEDTS and present at conferences.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of our role in adult education preferred.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of best practices for universal design and assessment preferred.
• Experience working on high-stakes assessment programs preferred.
• Experience teaching high school mathematics preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years teaching high school science required.
• Strong content knowledge in EOC life science, physical science, and Earth and space science required.
• Experience in all phases of content development to include writing, and editing of complex items, data review, test building, and providing feedback for continual improvement of test development preferred.
• Proven ability to shift between multiple tasks and adapt to unexpected events and changing priorities.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State, and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $55,000 - $60,000.

This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.

What To Expect From Pearson

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We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are 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. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Workforce Skills

Schedule: FULLTIME

Req ID: 12271

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