Senior Content Developer

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.

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.

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Job : PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization : Enterprise Learning & Skills

Schedule : FULL_TIME

Workplace Type : Remote

Req ID : 18637

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