What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Developer position at Cambium Learning Group?
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Job Overview
The Test Developer is a key member of the content development staff with subject matter expertise in one or more of the content areas that are assessed. They also have a vast knowledge of developing content for standardized assessments. Test developers can successfully transfer knowledge to others and are able to take on complex tasks with a high level of autonomy.
Test Developers will have one of three different focuses within test development: (1) Individual Contributor (SME), (2) Team Lead or (3) Item Development Manager for a State Assessment Project.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Individual Contributor (SME)
Uses state item specifications to write effective items and heads item development
Develops and delivers professional development training
Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state or project as a content head for a project
Runs meetings including rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings
Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert
Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan
2. Team Lead
Manage schedules and oversee quality of content development
Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state as a content head for a project
Heads group reviews
Oversees and heads meetings to include rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings
Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert
3. Item Development Manager
Manage item development within a specific state project.
Develop and monitor a team of Test Developers
Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan
Works with client independently to establish yearly pool needs and constructed response scoring dates
What we are often looking for:
Bachelor's degree in subject area (Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies) or Bachelor's degree in related assessment or measurement field AND experience in large scale assessment
Prior experience in the summative, certification, or other high stakes assessment industry is required
Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment is required
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to identify problems, conceptualize solutions, prioritize and multi-task
Skilled at collaboration
Travel for this position ranges from 1 to 6 weeks per year. Candidates should be able to travel as required for 2-3 days at a time, mostly in the June/July time frame.
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