Assessment Item Writer/Editor (CONTRACT)

Job Overview

At Instructure , we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives.

Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.

Job Description

We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in: At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives.

We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome solutions.

Item writers and editors will assist with the development of assessment products by creating, reviewing, formatting, and revising test items and assessments.

This is a contractor position with variable and flexible hours that are negotiated on a project-by-project basis. This role is compensated on a per-project basis.

Execute against blueprints to develop well-rounded assessments to meet customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• And That's Where You Come In: Instructure’s Assessment Content Team is seeking freelance Assessment Writers and Editors to support the development of assessment products, including the Mastery View Predictive Assessments, Mastery View College Prep Assessments, and Mastery Item Banks.
• 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.
• Requirements: 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 We’ve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, 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 We believe in hiring great people and treating them right.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Requirements: 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 We’ve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right.
• All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired.
• All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
• Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.

Benefits and Perks

• We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, 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 We believe in hiring great people and treating them right.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Contractor.

About the Company

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