Math Item Writer

Job Overview

The primary function of an Item Writer I is to develop and create new test items for various client-specific projects. Item Writers will review items through the internal review processes, including item entry, group reviews, applying edits suggested during the group review meeting and, with experience, independent content reviews (CR1). An Item Writer I will perform other entry-level content specific tasks such as final web approvals and post-committee review clean-up.

Job Responsibilities

• Use state specifications to develop content
• Participate in group reviews, take notes, implement edits
• Understand and implement scoring techniques for a range of item types
• Implement post client/committee item edits, with direction.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Math Education or a related field + 0-2 years’ experience
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to shift focus across multiple tasks
• Skilled at collaboration
• Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year, typically for 2-5 days at a time
  
  

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our Ground Breaking Work Includes

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms
• Mobile support of user interfaces
• Learning management systems with social media features
• Universally accessible user interfaces
• Machine scorable items
  
  

In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers, while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.