Guaynabo, PR, 00968, USA
9 days ago
Senior Math Content Specialist
As a Senior Mathematics Content Developer within the Content Development team, you will work as both a content and assessment expert to develop K-12 assessments for our state and district clients. Our team develops standards-based assessments for students In Puerto Rico and across the United States. We collaborate with education departments, committees of educators, and business partners to develop assessments of learning that are accessible to all students. We are looking for flexible and creative content experts to be leaders on our team. Responsibilities: ● Develop and review mathematics test items and stimuli, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response items, and curricular documents across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments ● Generate and implement mathematics asset specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, test designs, and other ancillary documents ● Develop mathematics items and assessments based on accessibility considerations ● Select, assign, manage, and train item writers and educators to develop mathematics items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices ● Facilitate customer meetings related to item review, data review, test construction, review of composed test forms, performance-level descriptors, standard setting, and technical advisory committees ● Collaborate with internal teams and customers as an assessment expert ● Contribute to proposal solutions through drafting test designs and authoring text ● Lead teams of Assessment Specialists in the design and implementation of high-stakes assessment programs ● Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups ● Perform other duties as assigned Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's degree in education, mathematics, or equivalent degree required, Master’s degree preferred ● At least five years’ experience as an elementary or secondary mathematics teacher preferred ● Professional knowledge of mathematics and educational trends required ● Experience leading assessment programs preferred ● General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments required ● At least three years’ experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred ● Outstanding oral and written communication skills; disposition to provide general session trainings and presenting professional development ● Skilled at creatively and flexibly addressing challenges with a variety of audiences ● Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and ability to coordinate multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events ● Skilled in evaluating and providing input on project schedules and process documents ● Broad knowledge of common software programs, strong technology skills, and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs ● General knowledge and understanding of cloud-based collaboration tools, systems, and AI preferred ● Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support in the training of the team and leadership planning. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. **Job:** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT **Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** **Req ID:** 18241
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