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Newsela is hiring a Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist, English Language Arts (Remote, US)

About the Role

Design and review rigorous, standards-aligned assessment questions in English Language Arts that support student comprehension and critical thinking within an instructional content platform.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality assessment items in English Language Arts aligned to academic standards
  • Review and revise existing assessment questions for clarity, accuracy, and rigor
  • Ensure alignment of assessment content with grade-level expectations and learning objectives
  • Collaborate with content and subject matter experts to maintain consistency and quality
  • Follow established item-writing guidelines and style requirements
  • Respond to feedback and iterate on assessment items as needed
  • Meet project deadlines for assessment development cycles
  • Maintain attention to detail in language, formatting, and pedagogical design
  • Support quality assurance processes for assessment content
  • Contribute to the improvement of item-writing templates and best practices

Compensation

Freelance, project-based compensation

Work Arrangement

Remote, US-based

Team

Collaborative team environment focused on educational content development

Assessment Focus

  • Items will emphasize reading comprehension, vocabulary, and textual analysis across a range of literary and informational texts
  • Assessments are designed for formative use within classroom instruction

Project Nature

  • Freelance, per-project engagement with flexible hours
  • No guaranteed ongoing work; assignments based on project needs

Technology Requirements

  • Reliable internet access required
  • Proficiency with web-based content management and collaboration tools

Content Standards

  • Items must reflect diverse voices and perspectives
  • Content must be culturally responsive and age-appropriate

Time Commitment

  • Variable hours depending on project load
  • Work completed on an as-needed basis

Not applicable

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Newsela
Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. The company delivers integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Its suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K–12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newsela’s solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.
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Posted 20 days ago