Science Item Writer
Science Item Writer
Cambium Assessment
Dallas, TX
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The primary function of an Item Writer I is to develop passages and/or create new test questions (items) for various client-specific projects. Once content is developed, the item writer will move it through all internal review processes, including group collaboration and feedback reviews, applying edits suggested during the group review meeting and, with experience, performing independent content reviews (CR1).
The Item Writer I also performs other content specific tasks such as final web approvals and post-committee review clean-up. The expectation for item writers is that they build a solid foundation in item writing, scoring, and reviewing, developing item writing technical expertise.
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
- Independently develop passages
- Implement post client/committee edits, with direction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science (chemistry, biology, Earth and/or space science) or a related field and 0-3 years of experience
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Skilled at collaboration and multi-tasking
- Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year, for 2-5 days at a time
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
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.
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