Test Developer - English Learners/Multilingual Learners

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond. Location: Remote, US. Must reside and work in the United States. Job Overview: Someone in the role of Test Developer II   has   demonstrated   strong item writing and reviewing skills , grade/grade-band lead skills,   and may have multiple years as a teaching professional.    A   Test Developer II has significant content expertise and is able to lead e xpert educator content reviews.   This position is focusing on individuals whose primary experience is with   English Learners / Multilingual Learners .   Job Responsibilities: Uses state item specifications to write effective items for   multiple   projects , including, but not limited to, ELP assessments .    ​ Works under the direction of   a n overall   project content   lead   to   oversee   item pool development for a state   or consortia of states.   Leads group reviews and independently conducts preliminary, content review 1   across all projects, and will conduct   senior   reviews for all   ELP   assessment   projects.    Leads   educator   content   review   meetings, rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings , across projects with a focus on   ELP   assessment   projects     Participates in standard setting meetings as   a   content expert    Lead s   item development for content area   of a project/projects   Writes blueprints and translates them into an item pool development plan, with supervision   Has increasingly   independent client interactions     Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in   t eaching   English   as a   s econd   la nguage , bilingual education,   or a pplied linguistics   +   5-8   years' experience   or a   Master’s   degree + 1-4   years’ experience   Minimum of 4   years’ experience   teaching   ELs/MLLs   and/or developing content in an Educational Assessment environment   Strong knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education system and Educational Assessment , including state and federal requirements related to the screening and annual assessment of EL s/ MLLs in K-12 education ,   is   preferred   Current knowledge of trends, practices, and research related to language acquisition , including knowledge related to designing assessments to   the   four domains ,   is highly preferred.   Analytical skills and attention to detail   Ability to   identify   problems and conceptualize solutions   Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines   Ability to multi-task   Skilled at collaboration   Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to   8   trips   per year   Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 days at a time   To apply for this opportunity, simply click on the “Apply” button and submit a cover letter and resume. An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.