English Language Assessment Rater (CEFR) | Remote

Summa Linguae Technologies • New York, NY

13d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking experienced English language professionals for an upcoming language assessment project with a leading global client. The project involves evaluating a new English language proficiency assessment. Raters will assess both written and spoken English responses using the CEFR (A1-C2) framework. For spoken responses, raters will also provide intelligibility judgments and brief written rationales. All work will be completed remotely through an online rating platform.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in English (US, UK, Canadian, Australian, or New Zealand English)
• Postgraduate qualification (Master's degree or higher) in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Language Testing / Assessment, English Language Education, or a related field
• Experience teaching English as a second or foreign language
• Familiarity with the CEFR framework
• Strong written communication skills
• Availability for at least 20-25 hours per week between November 2026 and January 2027

Nice To Haves

• Experience scoring or rating English language assessments
• Experience with high-stakes English examinations, such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English examinations, or National or international English proficiency assessments
• Examiner, rater, assessor, or language testing experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate written and spoken English responses using CEFR proficiency descriptors
• Assign proficiency ratings according to project guidelines
• Assess intelligibility of spoken responses
• Provide brief written rationales where required
• Participate in training, calibration, and feedback sessions
• Maintain consistency and quality throughout the rating period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior