[Hiring] Item Writer I @Cambium Learning Group

Role Description

Join our ELA Team! We develop academic tests covering Reading and Literacy and are looking for people with ELA expertise to help develop these tests. We integrate cutting edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments across the nation. This opening is for an Item Writer I.

The primary function of an Item Writer 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.

They also perform other entry-level 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field + 0-3 years’ 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, typically for 2-5 days at a time

Benefits

• Remote First Work Environment
• Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office

Company Description

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 (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.