{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"efa0ddbf44d7cd71a2a84be7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/efa0ddbf44d7cd71a2a84be7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/efa0ddbf44d7cd71a2a84be7","title":"Test Development Specialist, Science","description":"DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.\n\nTest Development Specialist, Science\n\nSummary:\nTest Development Specialists for a given content area develop and deliver on time assigned content-area test items and/or assessment ancillaries. Test Development Specialists also support all steps in the development of statewide testing programs, including the development of item specifications, test blueprints, etc. They also support the development of statewide testing programs by facilitating committee reviews, including bias reviews, item-data reviews, standard-settings, and alignment studies. They work directly with Senior Test Development Specialists and Directors of Test Development to help plan and organize the flow of work for assigned assessment items or sections of projects. As needed, they assign tasks and provide guidance to support staff, including freelance contractors, temporary workers, item writers, item-development coordinators, and/or other project team members. They may also work directly with their content-area counterparts in state departments of education, including building strong supportive relationships with state-department counterparts.\n\nEssential Position Responsibilities:\n\nWorks directly with Senior Test Development Specialists, Project Leads, and Directors to deliver on time all assigned items, tests, and/or other assigned steps in the item and test development process, including, but not limited to, the following:\nDeveloping domain-specific specifications and domain-specific test blueprints\nDeveloping domain-specific item specifications and art specifications, as required\nDeveloping domain-specific style guides\nDeveloping domain-specific item writer training manuals, including bias and universal design manuals\nFacilitating item writer workshops for a given domain or assigned project\nWriting, reviewing, revising, and editing items for a given domain and/or assigned project\nDeveloping scoring guidelines and rubrics for constructed-response and performance assessments and supporting range-finding activities for a given domain or assigned project\nDeveloping forms (including all steps in the forms construction process for pilot, field test, and operational) for a given domain and/or assigned test\nSupporting the development of test ancillaries for a given domain (test directions, practice tests, etc.)\nProvide support for the final review process for assigned items and/or other items and tests, including ancillaries\nProvide support for the final sign-off of test forms and/or other steps requiring test development sign-off, including directory of test specifications as needed for a given domain or assigned project\nAs needed, provide support for the facilitation of state committee reviews, including content item and bias reviews, alignment studies, and standard-settings\nOther duties as assigned\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nBS/BA in science, science education or related field, MS in education or related\nfield preferred\n\nMinimum of three years of teaching experience grades 6-8 and/or high school science or related experience\nIn-depth knowledge of the content area, including curriculum and instruction\nGeneral knowledge of test publishing industry standards\nKnowledge of teaching “best practices” in the field of expertise\nExperience working in teams and independently\nOutstanding written and oral communication skills\nAbility to solve problems and find solutions to complex issues when writing, reviewing, and/or revising items and/or constructing test forms\nAbility to adjust to changing circumstances and direction as required\nKnowledge of national and state-specific curriculum standards\nExperience in writing and editing test items\nExperience in constructing test forms\nStrong computer and organizational skills\nEssential Job Requirements:\n\nReport to work promptly when scheduled\nBe able to work under supervision and accept feedback\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace\nRelate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups\nAbility to consistently perform well during times of increased workload\nSet and meet deadlines\nManage multiple job functions simultaneously\nBe able to participate in business travel\nOther duties as needed\nReporting to this position: No direct reports\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nAbility to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour periods of time\nAbility to look at a computer monitor, utilize a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day\nAbility to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary\nDRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position\n\nDRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.\n\nData Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\n\nThe salary range is a guideline. 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Test Development Specialists also support all steps in the development of statewide testing programs, including the development of item specifications, test blueprints, etc. They also support the development of statewide testing programs by facilitating committee reviews, including bias reviews, item-data reviews, standard-settings, and alignment studies. They work directly with Senior Test Development Specialists and Directors of Test Development to help plan and organize the flow of work for assigned assessment items or sections of projects. As needed, they assign tasks and provide guidance to support staff, including freelance contractors, temporary workers, item writers, item-development coordinators, and/or other project team members. They may also work directly with their content-area counterparts in state departments of education, including building strong supportive relationships with state-department counterparts.\n\nEssential Position Responsibilities:\n\nWorks directly with Senior Test Development Specialists, Project Leads, and Directors to deliver on time all assigned items, tests, and/or other assigned steps in the item and test development process, including, but not limited to, the following:\nDeveloping domain-specific specifications and domain-specific test blueprints\nDeveloping domain-specific item specifications and art specifications, as required\nDeveloping domain-specific style guides\nDeveloping domain-specific item writer training manuals, including bias and universal design manuals\nFacilitating item writer workshops for a given domain or assigned project\nWriting, reviewing, revising, and editing items for a given domain and/or assigned project\nDeveloping scoring guidelines and rubrics for constructed-response and performance assessments and supporting range-finding activities for a given domain or assigned project\nDeveloping forms (including all steps in the forms construction process for pilot, field test, and operational) for a given domain and/or assigned test\nSupporting the development of test ancillaries for a given domain (test directions, practice tests, etc.)\nProvide support for the final review process for assigned items and/or other items and tests, including ancillaries\nProvide support for the final sign-off of test forms and/or other steps requiring test development sign-off, including directory of test specifications as needed for a given domain or assigned project\nAs needed, provide support for the facilitation of state committee reviews, including content item and bias reviews, alignment studies, and standard-settings\nOther duties as assigned\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nBS/BA in science, science education or related field, MS in education or related\nfield preferred\n\nMinimum of three years of teaching experience grades 6-8 and/or high school science or related experience\nIn-depth knowledge of the content area, including curriculum and instruction\nGeneral knowledge of test publishing industry standards\nKnowledge of teaching “best practices” in the field of expertise\nExperience working in teams and independently\nOutstanding written and oral communication skills\nAbility to solve problems and find solutions to complex issues when writing, reviewing, and/or revising items and/or constructing test forms\nAbility to adjust to changing circumstances and direction as required\nKnowledge of national and state-specific curriculum standards\nExperience in writing and editing test items\nExperience in constructing test forms\nStrong computer and organizational skills\nEssential Job Requirements:\n\nReport to work promptly when scheduled\nBe able to work under supervision and accept feedback\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace\nRelate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups\nAbility to consistently perform well during times of increased workload\nSet and meet deadlines\nManage multiple job functions simultaneously\nBe able to participate in business travel\nOther duties as needed\nReporting to this position: No direct reports\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nAbility to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour periods of time\nAbility to look at a computer monitor, utilize a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day\nAbility to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary\nDRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position\n\nDRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.\n\nData Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\n\nThe salary range is a guideline. 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