Test Content Developer - World Languages

at Pearson in Augusta, Maine, United States

At Evaluation Systems we help design and deploy educator workforce solutions, so every learner has capable educators. The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are aligned to state and national standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

Overview

The Test Content Developer occupies a professional position within the Content Development department. The Test Content Developer is responsible for planning and overseeing the development of world language content for educator licensure assessments and related products, including test question development, test design and content development, and quality control. The World Languages Test Content Developer works closely with other test development staff and content developers.

This position is remote within the contiguous U.S. states.

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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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $65,000 $70,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Writes test questions and other assessment materials for teacher certification tests

+ Edits assessment materials produced by in-house and consultant staff

+ Oversees the development of test objectives, test items, practice tests, study guides, and related products for assigned projects

+ Creates assignments for and supervises the work of vendors and consultants to develop assessment materials in the target language required

+ Facilitates the review of test items and objectives with committees of education professionals in a variety of content areas

+ Stays apprised and knowledgeable of current and developing trends in World Language programming and standards (e.g., ACTFL ), bilingual education instruction, linguistics

Additional Responsibilities

+ Creates planning documents, oversees d