Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field, Strong writing skills.

Key responsabilities:

Write/edit high-quality assessment content for High School STEM courses

Collaborate with team to meet deadlines and guidelines

Attend trainings, research data sets, and revise content based on feedback

Job description

Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE) is seeking Computer Science Assessment Content Developers. Content Developers will be responsible for writing and/or editing high-quality, curriculum-aligned end-of-course assessment content (test questions and data sets) for High School STEM courses.

Subject-matter expertise in Computer Science, including:

Computer Science A
Computer Science Essentials
Computer Science Principles
Cybersecurity

Content Developers will work closely with the Lead Content Editor, the Program Manager, and other freelance Content Developers.

Responsibilities:

Writing scenario-based items in a variety of formats and at various levels of complexity using a modern item authoring platform
Becoming familiar with HS computer science course curriculum
Attending virtual trainings and periodic content meetings
Researching and creating data sets and scenarios for use in item sets
Following all assessment guidelines and specifications
Revising stimuli and items in response to editor and client feedback
Meeting deadlines
By invitation, participating in virtual or in-person committee review meetings

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field
Strong writing skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching STEM courses related to Computer Science at the High School level
Familiarity with STEM and CTE Computer Science standards and frameworks
Experience developing STEM assessments and/or curricula

Scope:

Exact start date and schedule to be determined, but the project is a multi-year project and the first phase will begin in June 2024 and run through end of January 2025
Minimum 10-hour per week commitment
Payment to be determined based on experience

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