Educational Content (ELA) Assessment Specialist
About The Position
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere. Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Content, the Assessment Specialist is responsible for assisting in the creation, alignment, delivery and maintenance of content for PowerSchool products (i.e. PowerSchool’s formative assessment item bank). Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Requirements
- Knowledge of assessment item development
- Familiarity with Common Core ELA standards
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s DOK
- Understanding of instructional and assessment processes
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency, general computer literacy
- Able to cope with strict time management requirements
- Able to work cohesively with a team
- Able to follow and complete directives in a timely manner
- Able to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-evaluation and motivation tendencies toward expanded growth and quality control
Responsibilities
- Research and share knowledge of state, national, and global academic standards
- Work collaboratively with assessment specialists and item writers to provide detailed and timely feedback for content creation based upon best practices for assessment item development
- Develop, follow, and/or deliver item/assessment development plans aligned to state and national academic standards
- Complete bias and sensitivity reviews
- Assess and maintain content developed by PowerSchool and/or third parties
- Develop and deliver content-related professional development to staff and clients (as deemed necessary)
- Respond to client inquiries, comments, and suggestions
- Participate in professional development activities
- Complete other assigned duties as necessary
Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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