Freelance Item Writer (English Language Assessment), Assessment Services

Prometric

2d • CA$35 - CA$50 • Remote

About The Position

Freelance Item Writers work with the Content Development team within the Assessment Services department. Item Writers play a critical role in the development of content for English language assessments, which provide evidence of English proficiency for academic admissions and government immigration programs. Item Writers work on a piece rate basis rather than hourly and report to the Content Development Manager.

Requirements

• An undergraduate or higher degree in English, Linguistics, Education, TESL, or related discipline
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills and ability to apply feedback
• Ability to author, review, and edit English language assessment content across a range of subject areas and difficulty levels
• ESL/EFL teaching and/or curriculum development experience
• Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency, or a valid Canadian work permit

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and/or the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is an asset
• TESL/TESOL/CELTA certification is an asset
• Item writing experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Authoring unique passages and test items for English language assessments
• Completing item writing training packages prior to commencing work
• Attending remote training sessions and ongoing training activities as needed
• Reviewing and editing passages and items according to guidelines and feedback
• Attending and actively participating in online item review workshops
• Following test specifications and item writing best practices
• Adhering to test security protocol and safeguarding confidentiality
• Meeting content deadlines and managing assignment workload
• Communicating effectively with the Content Development team
• Working from a secure and private work location within Canada

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level