Fractional Assessment Item Writer/Editor
Job Description
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.
About the Company
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.
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