Science Item Writer

Job Overview:

The primary function of an Item Writer is to develop passages and/or create new test questions (items) for various client-specific projects. Once content is developed, the item writer will move it through all internal review processes, including group collaboration and feedback reviews, applying edits suggested during the group review meeting and, with experience, performing independent content reviews (CR1).

The Item Writer also performs other content specific tasks such as final web approvals and post-committee review clean-up. The expectation for item writers is that they build a solid foundation in item writing, scoring, and reviewing, developing item writing technical expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use state specifications to develop content

• Participate in group reviews, take notes, implement edits

• Understand and implement scoring techniques for a range of item types

• Independently develop passages

• Implement post client/committee edits, with direction.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science (chemistry, biology, Earth and/or space science) or a related field and 0-3 years of experience

• Analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Skilled at collaboration and multi-tasking

• Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to 6 weeks per year, for 2-5 days at a time

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms

• Mobile support of user interfaces

• Learning management systems with social media features

• Universally accessible user interfaces

• Machine scorable items

In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers,  while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com

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, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.