Test Development Assistant, National Assessment of Educational Progress

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Junior
Quality Assurance and Testing
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Support all stages of assessment development by collecting, analyzing, and reviewing assessment items, survey items, frameworks, documents, item statistics, content standards, and reporting.
  • Participate in collecting, collating, and analyzing comments on assessment materials from team members, clients, and other constituent groups.
  • Perform user experience reviews of assessment platforms and quality control reviews of content integration into assessment platforms.
  • Observe operational assessment activities, including scoring, administration, and trainings.
  • Develop presentations and concise written summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Manage outreach, records, and follow-up activities for partnerships and client engagements.
  • Support externally facing assessment and partnership initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Familiarity with digital K–12 assessment, assessment frameworks, and U.S. content standards.
  • Content knowledge in reading/English language arts, science, or mathematics.
  • Knowledge of U.S. education standards such as Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
  • Experience with document review and applying technical standards.
  • 1–2 years of teaching experience.
  • Experience with operational assessments preferred.
  • Effective communication skills for technical documentation and summaries.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
  • Proficiency with common productivity and tracking tools such as spreadsheets and shared documentation platforms.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system.
  • Availability to work remotely within the U.S. and participate in meetings across central and eastern U.S. time zones.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the United States or from an AIR U.S. office location.
  • Hourly rate of $27–$30 USD.
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program with competitive compensation.
  • Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the hiring process.
  • Drug-free work environment.

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