K-5 Assessment Specialist

K-5 Assessment Specialist (1099, Part-Time)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Location: Remote (US-based)

WHO WE ARE:  

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.  

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 13 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.  

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO:  

As the K-5 Assessment Specialist, you will serve as MGT’s primary expert in K–5 assessment design, leading the development of high-quality diagnostic, formative, and instructional-aligned assessments. This is a client-facing role requiring strong content expertise, collaboration, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines.

Assessment Design & Development

• Lead visioning, blueprinting, and design of K–5 assessments across content areas.
• Develop item specifications, rubrics, scoring guides, and assessment frameworks.
• Review and provide quality assurance on assessment drafts.
• Ensure alignment to state standards and instructional best practices.

Client-Facing Expertise  

• Serve as MGT’s assessment expert in meetings with clients. 
• Provide clear, compelling rationale for assessment design decisions and communicate complex concepts to non-specialists. 
• Build strong client relationships through collaborative planning, responsive communication, and content expertise. 

Collaboration & Guidance  

• Provide guidance and feedback on assessments, in partnership with writers and content editors 
• Offer guidance and informal mentorship to team members; no direct management responsibility required. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Measurement, Psychology, Human Development, Learning Sciences, or a related field
• Six (6) or more years of experience in K–5 assessment design, educational measurement, curriculum/assessment development, or related roles
• Demonstrated expertise in designing custom (non-standardized) assessments for early grades
• Strong working knowledge of state academic standards and state assessment systems
• Experience developing assessment item types, rubrics, and blueprints for diagnostic and formative purposes
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expert guidance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines

Preferred Experience

• Background as an assessment or curriculum manager/director in a district, education consultancy, or curriculum/assessment company
• Experience working directly with K–5 teachers, instructional leaders, or district administrators
• Familiarity with assessment validity, reliability, and best-practice measurement principles (no psychometrics specialization required)
• Prior client-facing role or consulting experience

*Note: This is a 1099 part-time role.

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.