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Instructure is a learning technology company and the creator of the Canvas learning management system for K-12 and higher education.

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Instructure is an innovative brand that offers a range of digital solutions for education. Their flagship product, Canvas, serves as the hub of your digital classroom, providing a solid foundation for teaching and learning. With Canvas LMS, educators can easily manage and organize their courses, communicate with students, and create engaging content. In addition to Canvas, Instructure offers several other products to enhance the learning experience. Mastery Connect provides assessment tools and quality content, enabling educators to accelerate learning. Elevate offers powerful analytical tools that provide actionable insights for making impactful decisions. LearnPlatform by Instructure is a data-driven support and communication solution that improves edtech adoption and student outcomes. Instructure also offers leadership development services, ensuring that educators are equipped with the necessary skills to enhance their teaching practices. Their solutions cater to various needs, including learning management, assessment, content creation, online programs, analytics, and professional development. Whether you're an administrator, IT professional, educator, or student, Instructure has the tools and services to support your educational journey. Join the millions of users who have already benefited from Instructure's cutting-edge solutions and take your education to new heights.

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At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome solutions.

We've always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger.

**Benefits:**

- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.

- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual "Dim the Lights" period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

- Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth

- The technology and tools you need to do your best work

- Motivosity employee recognition program

- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

## Assessment Item Writer/Editor (CONTRACT)

**Location:** United States (Remote)

**Employment Type:** Contract

**Department:** Research & Development, Product Management

**Compensation:** Per-project basis with variable and flexible hours negotiated on a project-by-project basis

### Responsibilities:

- Work independently and collaboratively with the assessment content team to create, review, edit, and/or revise test items based on state standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines.

- Execute against blueprints to develop well-rounded assessments to meet customer needs.

### Requirements:

- Strong professional assessment writing and/or editing experience - particularly experience authoring tech-enhanced items directly in an assessment management system

- Strong understanding of what makes well-composed and balanced assessment items and forms

- Ability to write assessment items for students in K-12th grade with a strong understanding of Depth of Knowledge, rigor, differentiation, text complexity, and readability

- Deep knowledge of academic standards and how to design strongly-aligned assessments

- Ability to provide constructive feedback regarding assessment items or design

- Subject-matter expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies

- Experience in education; former teaching experience is a plus but is not required

- Experience working with educational publishers is a plus

**Background Check:** All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired.

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**At Instructure**
, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
  
  
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.
  
  
**And That's Where You Come In**
At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome solutions.
  
  
**And That's Where You Come In**
Instructure’s Assessment Content Team is seeking freelance Assessment Writers and Editors to support the development of assessment products, including the Mastery View Predictive Assessments, Mastery View College Prep Assessments, and Mastery Item Banks. Item writers and editors will assist with the development of assessment products by creating, reviewing, formatting, and revising test items and assessments.
  
  
This is a contractor position with variable and flexible hours that are negotiated on a project-by-project basis.
  
  
This role is compensated on a per-project basis.
  
  
**Responsibilities**

- Work independently and collaboratively with the assessment content team to create, review, edit, and/or revise test items based on state standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines.
- Execute against blueprints to develop well-rounded assessments to meet customer needs.

**Requirements**

- Strong professional assessment writing and/or editing experience - particularly experience authoring tech-enhanced items directly in an assessment management system
- Strong understanding of what makes well-composed and balanced assessment items and forms
- Ability to write assessment items for students in K-12th grade with a strong understanding of Depth of Knowledge, rigor, differentiation, text complexity, and readability
- Deep knowledge of academic standards and how to design strongly-aligned assessments
- Ability to provide constructive feedback regarding assessment items or design
- Subject-matter expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies
- Experience in education; former teaching experience is a plus but is not required
- Experience working with educational publishers is a plus

We’ve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger.
  
  
At Instructure we participate in E-Verify and yes, in case you didn't catch it from the above, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  
**All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired.**
**Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!**
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
  
  

- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
  
  
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
  
  
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
  
  
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.

Assessment Item Writer/Editor (CONTRACT)

United States

The role involves creating, reviewing, and editing assessment items for K-12 students on a contract basis. It requires strong assessment writing experience and subject-matter expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies.

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