Job Description:
About ETS:
For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
Our portfolio of trusted measures include
TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE and Praxis. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.
With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.
Position Summary
The Assessment Specialist IV leads the planning, developing, and evaluation of items, tests, and related products that are closely aligned to relevant subject-area standards and student-learning objectives. This role applies strong content knowledge and expertise in assessment and psychometric principles to the end-to-end processes for all phases of test development, including item writing, review, and evaluation, test assembly, and scoring, and leads discussions with clients and other stakeholders about the design and development of assessments and about general assessment topics more broadly. The Assessment Specialist IV is a corporate and/or division expert in testing, specifically in the development of assessment instruments, practical measurement, and test design. The Assessment Specialist IV plays a lead external role, representing ETS to the public on issues related to test design and development. Additionally, the role regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced assessment specialists.
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in [TBD]
- Provide thought leadership in the design and development of assessments
- Write and review items, gather and resolve feedback from multiple sources on items and evaluate item acceptability after testing
- Provide leadership in the design of AI-generated assessment and learning content in collaboration with AI engineers and developers
- Oversee constructed-response scoring activities, including work with faculty consultants or other external subject-matter experts
- Manage and monitor external content contributors in the development of test materials; devise strategies for improving external contributors results
- Lead content development activities in areas outside of core expertise
- Provide leadership in the design and development of new assessments and innovative products and services; develop new blueprints and item types, working with project team and client
- Approve responses to customer inquiries, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness
- Serve as a point of contact for committees and other external stakeholder groups; plan and facilitate meetings, train committee members, advise on measurement issues, and respond to client feedback to develop content that meets specific client expectations
- Plan, manage, and direct test development activities as a team lead
- Work on special development projects as appropriate
- Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function
Leadership, Teamwork, and Flexibility
A successful person in this role has a track record of adding value to official or unofficial teams by actively participating in them and seeking to understand the various interests of team members. They are customer-focused and foster respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues. They act with the customer or internal stakeholders in mind and consider downstream implications. They are knowledgeable and up to date on industry trends and standard practices. They have the ability to succeed at working on new assessments, on developing innovative measurement tools, and on dealing successfully with ambiguity. They can understand complex project schedules and plan effectively to meet deadlines. They demonstrate a strong learning orientation to willingly develop new skills and competencies that will improve personal and business performance. They assist in project direction, help implement item development plans, and work on special development projects. They can problem-solve and have flexibility to adjust project plans to meet deliverables on time and with the expected quality. They demonstrate a high level of productivity and exhibit accountability for assigned work.
Required Experience:
EDUCATION
Masters Degree in field of specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
General Experience
- This position requires a minimum of 9 years of increasingly responsible professional experience (including teaching, writing, editing, applied statistics, and/or developing assessments), at least 7 of which must be in educational measurement.
- This position requires both mastery of field of specialty and extensive knowledge of testing and measurement.
- Classroom experience and familiarity with current subject-area standards are desirable.
- This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to apply rules of grammar, etc., to the development of materials in content area.
- This position requires well-developed organizational skills, strong technical skills, and a willingness/adeptness with regards to learning new technology.
ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
- Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
- Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
- Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
- Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
- Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
- Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
- How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
- Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.
Keyword: test development, test form management, paper and digital test delivery, summarizing test usage data.
