Cambium Assessment is hiring an ELA/Social Studies Item Writer II

Cambium Assessment is looking for an ELA/Social Studies Item Writer II to develop passages and create new test questions (items) for our ELA and Social Studies assessments. In this role, you’ll work within interdisciplinary teams to craft test items and performance tasks that accurately measure student learning.

What You'll Do

• Work in interdisciplinary teams to craft test items and performance tasks to measure what students have learned.
• Find stimulus material for test use, obtaining copyright permission as needed.
• Craft and review items using state-of-the-art tools to create interactive items, simulations, and tasks.
• Participate in group item reviews.
• Record team feedback on test items at one-on-one meetings and group review sessions.
• Assist with the assembly of field test and operational test forms.
• Contribute to the creation of ancillary testing materials for interpretive guides, score reports, and item release websites.
• Help senior staff manage test item pools and develop new assessments, products, and services.
• Assist with the creation of test specifications.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in English or a related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated imagination, analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to travel as required for 2-3 days at a time, mostly in June/July, with total travel ranging from 1 to 6 weeks per year.
• Must reside and work within the United States.

Team & Environment

You will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop assessment content.

Benefits & Compensation

• Reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

Work Mode

This position is for candidates located within the United States. We are a Remote First culture valuing flexibility and trust, measuring success in results.

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).