Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Instructure is a company dedicated to empowering individuals through intuitive educational products. They are seeking freelance Assessment Writers and Editors to develop assessment products, including predictive assessments and item banks, by creating, reviewing, and revising test items.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and collaboratively with the assessment content team to create, review, edit, and/or revise test items based on state standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines
- Execute against blueprints to develop well-rounded assessments to meet customer needs
Skills
- Strong professional assessment writing and/or editing experience - particularly experience authoring tech-enhanced items directly in an assessment management system
- Strong understanding of what makes well-composed and balanced assessment items and forms
- Ability to write assessment items for students in K-12th grade with a strong understanding of Depth of Knowledge, rigor, differentiation, text complexity, and readability
- Deep knowledge of academic standards and how to design strongly-aligned assessments
- Ability to provide constructive feedback regarding assessment items or design
- Subject-matter expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies
- Experience in education; former teaching experience is a plus but is not required
- Experience working with educational publishers is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
- Flexible work culture.
- Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
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