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Senior Assessment Specialist, English Language Arts Test Development


Job Number:25348836
Company Name:The College Board
Job Location:New York, NY US
Job Category:Education, Training, & Library
 

Senior Assessment Specialist, English Language Arts Test Development
Senior Assessment Specialist, English Language Arts Test Development







Job ID: JLW9
Description:

The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for a Senior Assessment Specialist in English Language Arts who will join our test development division at our New York City headquarters.
Position Summary
Under the direction of a Senior Director, this position assists in the development of new assessments and related products that support segments of the organization with respect to reading and writing assessment. The Senior Assessment Specialist works with vendors involved in these operations and functions and is accountable for the quality and results of work in existing test programs, and may provide expertise on an organization-wide basis, integrating knowledge of English/Language Arts instruction, curriculum, test development, and psychometrics.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team in the development of new assessments and supporting products, including the formulation of test specifications, item development, and the analysis of statistical results. Write and review multiple-choice and constructed-response items and related materials.
* Assist in the development of existing assessments and supporting products and services in the area of English/Language Arts assessment. Interface with vendors contracted to provide products and services for these assessments. Take part in committee meetings, particularly test form review sessions.
* Attend meetings of the content specific Academic Advisory Committee, presenting information as needed.
* Serve a contact for internal and external expertise in English/Language Arts instruction, particularly as it relates to test development. Give presentations internally and externally in English/Language Arts assessment for College Board programs.
* Provide expertise in curriculum to internal and external clients, including working on alignments between College Board tests and national and state standards.
* Participate in the selection of new members for the test development committees of the programs and for the content specific academic advisory committees.
* Take part in the selection of vendors for test development projects and review vendor work for quality and accuracy.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree or the equivalent education and experience in English instruction/assessment is required plus 4 to 6 years of experience in K-12 or K-16 test development that includes development of multiple-choice and constructed-response items with a nationally recognized testing organization, test publisher, or state testing program highly.
Additional experience as a teacher at the middle, secondary or post-secondary levels is highly preferred. Candidates with in-depth exposure to state and national curriculum standards will receive preference.
Related Skills & Other Requirements:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including oral presentation/public speaking skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Solid organizational, time, and task management skills
* Ability to effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint
* Available to travel nationally when necessary
Apply
If you are interested in this position and you meet our qualifications, please apply by visiting our Careers page with your resume and cover letter.
Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.
Mission
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.
The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. Please understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.


Requirements:


Desired Travel Less than 25%
Areas of Expertise K-12 Program / Product Management, Educational Research, Test Development
Highest Level of Education Master's Degree
Job Type Full Time
Location New York, NY
Years of Relevant Experience 4-5