Curr & Assessment Specialist-Item Writer Science

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

27292BR

Achievement & Assessment Inst


Position Overview

Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS), a unit within the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas, designs and delivers test content and technology through agile, innovative development.

The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will support the production of operational assessments by assisting with test development efforts. The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will help with the workflow of content at multiple stages of the development process and facilitate discussions of test content with external experts.

Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with K-12 NGSS Standards and related performance expectations.


Job Description

80%

  • Perform content development tasks under the supervision of more senior curriculum and assessment staff.
  • Use established development guidelines and processes to write, edit, and review assessment items.
20%
  • Review and provide feedback to other item writers and ATS Staff.
  • Ensure that assessment items are of high quality and developed according to specifications.
  • Collaborate with other item writers on issues related to test development.

Position Requirements

This position is hybrid or remote.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of teaching in a K-12 setting.
  • Five years of experience with the curriculum and instruction of Science content.
  • Experience with NGSS standards and related practices, if applicable, and the measurement of them.
  • Experience with describing and developing scientific phenomena.
  • Experience with developing test items aligned to Science standards and practices for a variety of tests, including tests used for K-12 accountability and national benchmarks.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with creative and innovative approaches to assessing Science knowledge and skills.
  • Experience with all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments required.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application consists of:

    • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    • 3 Professional References

    Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.


    Advertised Salary Range

    Minimum $25 per hour, commensurate with experience


    Application Review Begins

    08-Mar-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    03-Jun-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Conditions of Employment

    Contingent on Funding


    Work Location Assignment

    Telework


    Disclaimer

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