Senior Assessment Designer
Instructure · United States · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteConsultingContract
What You Will Be Doing
- Work independently and collaboratively with the assessment design team to create, review, edit, and/or revise tests & items based on state standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines.
- Execute against blueprints to develop well-rounded assessments to meet customer needs.
Requirements
- Strong professional assessment writing and/or editing experience - particularly experience authoring tech-enhanced items directly in an assessment management system.
- Strong understanding of what makes well-composed and balanced assessment items and forms.
- Ability to write assessment items for students in K-12 grades with a strong understanding of Depth of Knowledge, rigor, differentiation, text complexity, and readability.
- Deep knowledge of academic standards and how to design strongly-aligned assessments.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback regarding assessment items or design.
- Subject-matter expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies.
- Experience in education; former teaching experience is a plus but is not required.
- Experience working with educational publishers is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
- Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth.
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work.
- Motivosity employee recognition program.
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection.