HMH is looking for a Lead Assessment Designer to focus on Early Learning (K-3) assessment products. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, ongoing improvement, and execution of processes for Reading and Mathematics assessments, ensuring high-quality products that improve student outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Create and review passages, items, and tests, providing feedback and guidance to internal staff and contractors.
- Drive innovation through test designs and product improvements, firmly grounded in industry best practice.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in Early Learning pedagogy and assessment when collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead projects, tracking deliverables to ensure timeliness and quality within budget and communicating progress and concerns to leadership.
- Support development of program and product roadmaps and strategies which reflect evidence-based and equitable practices.
- Create and maintain process documentation and ancillary materials, reflecting a commitment to both quality and efficiency.
- Lead efforts to promote process improvements, establishing metrics and measuring gains.
- Collaborate with the manager to implement coaching and formal training as necessary, informally supporting staff in completing project tasks for timeliness.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Education or another relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 combined years of teaching experience and experience as a test development specialist, with a focus on Early Learning (K-3).
Nice to Have
- Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field.
- Dual Language program experience (Spanish/English) or similar experience working with multi-lingual learners.
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
HMH is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, citizenship status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, other covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
