Curr & Assessment Specialist-Item Writer

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
Position Overview Assessment & Technology Solutions and The Achievement & Assessment Institute with The University of Kansas design and deliver test content and technology through agile, innovative development. The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will support the production of operational assessments by assisting with test development efforts. The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will help with the workflow of content at multiple stages of the development process and facilitate discussions of test content with external experts. Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with K-12 Standards and related performance expectations. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply. Job Description 80% Perform content development tasks under the supervision of more senior curriculum and assessment staff. Use established development guidelines and processes to write, edit, and review assessment items. 20% Review and provide feedback to other item writers and ATS Staff. Ensure that assessment items are of high quality and developed according to specifications. Collaborate with other item writers on issues related to test development. Position Requirements This position is hybrid or remote Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of teaching in a K-12 setting. At least three years' experience with ELA, Math, or Science content area, including curriculum and instruction. At least three years' experience with standards and related practices, if applicable, and the measurement of them. At least one year experience with developing test items aligned to standards and practices for a variety of tests, including tests used for K-12 accountability and national benchmarks. Preferred Qualifications Experience with creative and innovative approaches to assessing ELA, Math, or Science knowledge and skills. Experience with all phases of the development, processing scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application consists of: Cover Letter Resume 3 Professional References Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply online. Review of applications begins on August 31, 2024 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date. Contact Information to Applicants aaihr@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range Minimum $25 per hour, commensurate with experience Work Schedule Flexible, between 20 to 40 hours/week. Application Review Begins Saturday August 31, 2024 Anticipated Start Date Monday September 30, 2024