Science Content Specialist

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States WestEd Full time
Job Title: Assessment Design and Development Specialist

WestEd, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving education, health, and justice outcomes, is seeking a highly skilled Assessment Design and Development Specialist to join our team of experts.

About WestEd

We are a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. Our mission is to conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interpret the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and other Framework-informed state standards for large-scale assessment development with multi-dimensional items.
  • Design innovative science assessment tasks with stimuli that use a variety of media, including simulations and animations, and items that use a variety of interactive formats.
  • Edit and review science assessment items and item sets, ensuring that they meet WestEd writing guidelines and specifications as well as project-specific style guidelines.
  • Lead science content specialist on projects, creating item development plans and assignments, training item writers and editors, and reviewing and editing items.
  • Develop a deep understanding of project materials and project history, facilitating content review meetings and participating in client meetings.
  • Provide science content expertise on a range of research projects, including standards quality evaluations, studies of the alignment among standards and assessments, and surveys of best practices related to curriculum and instruction.
Requirements
  • Experience within the last three years with large-scale assessment development.
  • Degree in an area of science (Master's degree preferred; advanced coursework in biological sciences preferred).
  • Deep understanding of assessing the NGSS and Framework for all grades and disciplines of science.
  • Teaching experience in science or a background in science education.
  • Demonstrated editing skills, including content editing and copy editing.
  • Strong analytical/critical thinking skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary range: $78,800 to $98,500.
  • 15% contribution toward retirement effective day 1 of employment.
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • All health/welfare benefits are effective first of the month following hire date.
  • 3 weeks' vacation (increases to 4 weeks beginning the 4th year of employment), paid holidays, and 12 days paid sick leave per year.
  • Life Insurance: value of 3x gross salary.
  • Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases + annual incentives.
  • Professional development opportunities & mentorship program.

WestEd is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.



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