Senior Content Developer

1 month ago

Minneapolis, United States Pearson Full time

The Assessment Services team at GED ® Testing Service (GEDTS) is seeking a qualified individual who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality products for our adult learners. The successful candidate will work with the existing team of content specialists in all areas of high school level Social Studies assessment development, including item development, test construction, forms review, data analysis, and all aspects of the GED ® Social Studies test development.

*Responsibilities: *

  • Facilitate, maintain, and oversee content development in Social Studies

  • Develop, review, and edit complex prompts and items including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items

  • Lead activities for item development, forms development, and special projects

  • Ensure appropriate high school end-of-course rigor and complexity in items

  • Lead, manage, and develop item writer training and assist in recruiting writers

  • Facilitate, and provide expertise at virtual customer meetings (e.g., content, fairness, etc.)

  • Participate in test construction, test forms review, and data review activities

  • Complete content alignments between GED ® Assessment Targets/Indicators and other content standards

  • Develop and update specifications and content validity guides

  • Ensure the accuracy of item metrics such as content coding and keying

  • Complete bank analyses and item development plans

  • Use content authoring and technology tools to construct, track, and edit items

  • Provide references in support of the use of each item (i.e., rationales for the correct response and incorrect responses); provide source references and copyright research as needed

  • Participate in planning and scheduling activities

  • Work closely with the Director of Test Development, project managers, other subject area content leads, psychometricians, and Pearson/GEDTS groups

  • Conduct program and industry-related research as required

  • Support cross-content GED ® initiatives as needed

  • Support and collaborate with existing Social Studies team

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  • Travel is minimal

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor's degree with a content focus in a social studies discipline

  • Minimum 3 years' experience teaching social studies, high school EOC

  • Minimum 5 years' experience creating student assessments that are aligned to high school equivalent learning standards

  • Experience performing all phases of assessment development including item and passage writing, editing, data review, test building, and providing feedback for continual improvement of test development

  • Experience writing, reviewing, and editing complex items aligned to high school equivalency learning standards

  • Experience evaluating items for content validity and eliminating construct irrelevant variances with an ability to teach those skills to others

  • Experience writing complex texts required. In-depth understanding of how to build evidence-based and complex arguments

  • Experience verifying facts, public domain texts, and determining the validity of sources

  • Excellent skills in grammar, editing, and writing

  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills

  • Strong knowledge of assessment best practices

  • Strong knowledge of universal design and diversity/inclusion best practices

  • Ability to lead virtual committee review meetings that evaluate items and passages for content validity and fairness/sensitivity

  • Ability to represent GEDTS and present at conferences

  • Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events and changing priorities

  • Strong computer skills and broad knowledge of common software programs, strong technology skills, and the confidence necessary to learn unfamiliar programs

  • Ability to work collaboratively and as a sole contributor, including the ability to provide unique solutions to simple, complex, and nuanced problems

  • Ability to think adaptively and respond to feedback

  • Ability to hold oneself accountable to high standards

  • Strong understanding and appreciation of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in adult education and in all aspects of content development

  • Strong understanding and appreciation of our role in adult education

Qualifications Preferred:

  • Master's degree with a content focus in social studies

  • Experience with state standards for social studies

  • Experience developing RLA assessments

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Workforce Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 17135

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