Assessment Specialist I (K-12 Science)

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Position Summary

The Assessment Specialist I develops items, tests, and related products that are closely aligned to the current subject-area standards and student-learning objectives and Ieads discussions with clients and stakeholders on assessment of subject-related constructs. This role applies strong content knowledge to add significant value to item writing, item review, test assembly, and discussions at committee meetings, and is knowledgeable about current standards and trends. The Assessment Specialist I works independently, or as part of a team, and may also work with outside experts in a field of specialty.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in Science
• Write and review items and sets of items based on a common stimulus , gather and resolve feedback from multiple sources on items and evaluate item acceptability after testing
• Develop and evaluate AI-generated assessment and learning content in collaboration with AI engineers and developers and directly through AI tools
• Participate in constructed-response scoring activities, including work with faculty consultants , clients, and/ or other external subject-matter experts
• Recruit, train, mentor , and manage external content contributors in the development of test material s ; help develop training materials and assist with the facilitation of training meetings
• Assist in facilitation of content development activities in areas outside of core expertise
• Assist in the design and development of new assessments and innovative products and services; assist in the development of new blueprints and item types, working with project team and client
• A ssemble test forms according to defined specifications
• Respond to customer inquiries, review responses to customer inquiries to ensure accuracy and appropriate responses
• Respond to client feedback to develop content that meets specific client expectations
• Assist in project direction; help to implement item development plans; 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 h as 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 f oster respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues . They act with the customer or internal stakeholder s 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 succes sfully with ambiguity . They are able to 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 , hel p implement item development plans , and work on special development projects. They are able to problem - sol v e and possess flexibility to adjust project plans to meet deliverables on time and with the expected quality. They demonstrate a high level of productivity and e xhibit accountability for assigned work .

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in field of specialty or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for instance Bachelor’s Degree with 3 or more years’ teaching experience) from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired .

Experience

• This position requires a minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible professional experience, which may include teaching at the middle school, high school, and/or college level ; writing ; editing ; and/or developing assessments .
• Classroom experience and familiarity with current subject-area standards are desirable.
• This position requires s trong 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 . Proficient use of MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe PDF required .
• Physical Science expertise with a broad science background and able to also work with life and earth science content at the K – 12 level.
• Familiarity with the Next Ge neration Science Standards (NGSS)
  
  

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
  
  

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.