Position OverviewAssessment & Technology Solutions (ATS), a unit within the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas, designs and delivers test content and technology through agile, innovative development.
The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will support the production of operational assessments by assisting with test development efforts. The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist will help with the workflow of content at multiple stages of the development process and facilitate discussions of test content with external experts.
Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with K-12 NGSS Standards and related performance expectations.Job Description 80% Perform content development tasks under the supervision of more senior curriculum and assessment staff. Use established development guidelines and processes to write, edit, and review assessment items. 20% Review and provide feedback to other item writers and ATS Staff. Ensure that assessment items are of high quality and developed according to specifications. Collaborate with other item writers on issues related to test development. Position RequirementsThis position is hybrid or remote.Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of teaching in a K-12 setting. Five years of experience with the curriculum and instruction of Science content. Experience with NGSS standards and related practices, if applicable, and the measurement of them. Experience with describing and developing scientific phenomena. Experience with developing test items aligned to Science standards and practices for a variety of tests, including tests used for K-12 accountability and national benchmarks. Preferred Qualifications Experience with creative and innovative approaches to assessing Science knowledge and skills. Experience with all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments required. Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of: Cover Letter Resume 3 Professional References Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications begins March 8th. To ensure consideration, please apply by application review date. Contact Information to Salary RangeMinimum $25 per hour, commensurate with experienceWork ScheduleFlexibleApplication Review BeginsFriday March 8, 2024Anticipated Start DateMonday March 11, 2024 Apply to Job
