Job: Test Development Associate in Language Arts, Elementary and Secondary School Programs

Jobing Description

Test Development Associate in Language Arts

Location: Elementary and Secondary School Programs
Development
Iowa City, IA
Job
Description:

Participate in the development and design of all current and future secondary school EPAS programs, products, and services. Typical work-related activities include:

* Develop effective relationships with item writers, including evaluating their work and helping them to improve it.
* Develop and edit test materials according to specifications and participate effectively in content, fairness, and internal reviews of these materials.
* Assist with research to support the development of writing prompts for ACT programs.
* Draft and revise direct writing assessment prompts that meet relevant ACT standards.
* Participate in efforts to connect ACT s products and services with classroom teachers and secondary and postsecondary institutions.
* Keep current with research, trends, and best practice in language arts related to teaching, learning, and assessment in order to inform ACT s programs and services.
* Prepare materials that support and document the validity evidence of the tests and assist in developing and reviewing test specifications.
* Assist in the conceptualization and development of new item formats that are consistent with current curriculum trends and learning theory.

Minimum
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in English, Reading, English education, or closely related area; 2 years of writing, editing, and/or teaching experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency with personal computers. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Work
Preferences:

Master s degree and at least 5 years of experience teaching at the high school level, experience teaching minority students, and knowledge of curriculum issues and trends.

Compensation:

Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.

Reports To: Senior Test Development Associate, Elementary and Secondary School Programs

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