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 existing team of content specialists in all areas of high school level Social Studies assessment development, including item development, test construction, forms review, data analysis, and all aspects of the GED® Social Studies test development.  

Responsibilities:  

Facilitate, maintain, and oversee content development in Social Studies  Develop, review, and edit complex prompts and items including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items  Lead activities for item development, forms development, and special projects   Ensure appropriate high school end-of-course rigor and complexity in items  Lead, manage, and develop item writer training and assist in recruiting writers  Facilitate, and provide expertise at virtual customer meetings (e.g., content, fairness, etc.)   Participate in test construction, test forms review, and data review activities  Complete content alignments between GED® Assessment Targets/Indicators and other content standards   Develop and update specifications and content validity guides  Ensure the accuracy of item metrics such as content coding and keying   Complete bank analyses and item development plans  Use content authoring and technology tools to construct, track, and edit items  Provide references in support of the use of each item (i.e., rationales for the correct response and incorrect responses); provide source references and copyright research as needed   Participate in planning and scheduling activities  Work closely with the Director of Test Development, project managers, other subject area content leads, psychometricians, and Pearson/GEDTS groups  Conduct program and industry-related research as required   Support cross-content GED® initiatives as needed  Support and collaborate with existing Social Studies team  Perform other duties as assigned  Travel is minimal 

 

Qualifications Required 

Bachelor's degree with a content focus in a social studies discipline  Minimum 3 years' experience teaching social studies, high school EOC, preferred Minimum 5 years' assessment industry experience as a Social Studies Assessment specialist creating student assessments that are aligned to high school equivalent Social Studies learning standards  Experience performing all phases of assessment development including item and passage writing, editing, data review, test building, and providing feedback for continual improvement of test development  Experience writing, reviewing, and editing complex items aligned to high school equivalency learning standards   Experience evaluating items for content validity and eliminating construct irrelevant variances with an ability to teach those skills to others  Experience writing complex texts required. In-depth understanding of how to build evidence-based and complex arguments   Experience verifying facts, public domain texts, and determining the validity of sources  Excellent skills in grammar, editing, and writing  Outstanding oral and written communication skills  Strong knowledge of assessment best practices  Strong knowledge of universal design and diversity/inclusion best practices  Ability to lead virtual committee review meetings that evaluate items and passages for content validity and fairness/sensitivity  Ability to represent GEDTS and present at conferences  Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events and changing priorities  Strong computer skills and broad knowledge of common software programs, strong technology skills, and the confidence necessary to learn unfamiliar programs  Ability to work collaboratively and as a sole contributor, including the ability to provide unique solutions to simple, complex, and nuanced problems   Ability to think adaptively and respond to feedback   Ability to hold oneself accountable to high standards  Strong understanding and appreciation of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in adult education and in all aspects of content development  Strong understanding and appreciation of our role in adult education 

Qualifications Preferred: 

Master's degree with a content focus in social studies  Experience with state standards for social studies  Experience developing RLA assessments 

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 $70,000 - $75,000.

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