Test Development Analyst - Special Education

Test Content Analyst

Special Education

The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are aligned to state and national standards. We provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

Overview:

The Test Content Developer occupies a professional position within the Test Development Services department. The Test Content Analyst is responsible for planning and overseeing the development of educator licensure assessments and related products, including test question development, test design and content development, in the field, and the related areas of special education. The Test Content Analyst works closely with other test development staff and content developers to develop materials and provide content expertise in their field(s). 

This position is remote.  

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Writes test questions and other assessment materials for teacher certification tests
• Edits assessment materials produced by in-house and consultant staff
• Oversees the development of test objectives, test items, practice tests, study guides, and related products for assigned projects
• Creates assignments for and supervises the work of in-house and consultant writers
• Facilitates the review of test items and objectives with committees of education professionals in a variety of content areas
• Proactively stays apprised and knowledgeable of scientifically- and evidence-based research and developing state and national trends in instruction and evidence-based instructional practice in the field of special education and related content areas. 
• Demonstrates understanding and has knowledge of basic assessment practices including issues regarding testing bias and fairness, and use of assessment accommodations.  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains planning documents, oversees development activities, and coordinates project activities within and outside the department
• Uses and can integrate technological resources as management and development tools
• Travels on behalf of the company as needed, typically 5-10%, but up to 15% 

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in special education, or a bachelor's degree in a special education and graduate degree in a related educational specialist field (e.g., educational diagnostician, behavior specialist, early childhood special education, inclusion or special education coordinator). Must hold a current, valid teaching license. 
• Five or more years of successful recent experience providing instruction as a teacher of students with special needs in grades K-12. 
• Experience in delivering instruction to students in a variety of placements/setting (self-contained, resource, inclusion/co-teaching, on-line) is preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational pedagogy, research- and evidence-based practices in special education, behavior management, assessment practices, instructional strategies across content areas to support diverse learners, co-teaching, and working with linguistically and culturally diverse students and families.   
• Dual certification and/or experience teaching specialized areas in special education, and/or bilingual abilities a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated advanced writing, editorial, and research skills
• Proficiency with computers and software, including Microsoft Office, and working in an online environment
• Works well independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Must be organized, able to set priorities and meet deadlines with high quality work
• Must be willing and able to accept constructive feedback and develop new skills as needed 
• Flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities and adapt to unexpected shifts in priorities