WHO WE ARE
Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
At Edmentum, we are committed to building research-based curriculum and assessment solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes across the globe. The Edmentum Psychometric Summer Internship is a paid internship opportunity for curious and collaborative graduate students that are interested in pursuing a career as a psychometrician and are deeply interested in exploring educational solutions that truly meet the needs of learners and educators.
What You’ll DoFor the summer 2026 internship, the psychometrics intern will collaborate with Edmentum Research Scientists to conduct operational psychometric analyses to examine the reliability and validity of Edmentum’s Exact Path computer adaptive diagnostic assessment for students in K-12. The intern will gain experience in applied psychometric analyses, computer adaptive testing, educational technology, processes and tools used in the psychometric and educational technology industries and working with large data files (>10 million records).
With support from Edmentum Research Scientists and Learning Engineers, the psychometrics intern will:
- Modify existing analysis code and write new code to prepare data and perform psychometric analyses
- Interpret analysis findings and provide written descriptions to update Exact Path technical documentation
- Design and implement research studies to inform product design and improve the reliability, validity, and fairness of Edmentum assessments
Edmentum supports each intern’s unique research interests with projects that can be completed with existing or simulated data and have promise to lead to conference presentations and/or publications while simultaneously improving Edmentum products. Although not required, interns with particular research questions of interest (e.g., questions related to K-12 computer-adaptive testing, applications of large language models to assessment data, longitudinal ability modeling) are encouraged to propose research ideas in their cover letter.
Who You Are- You are enrolled in a graduate program in educational measurement, psychometrics, quantitative psychology, statistics, learning sciences, economics, or a related field
- You have completed three years of a PhD program
- You are proficient with basic R programming skills (data preparation, descriptive statistics, data visualizations) with desire to learn more advanced skills
- You have excellent writing skills
- You are a self-starter that can work independently (with appropriate support provided from Edmentum Research Scientists)
This position is remote, will begin June 8, 2026 and will last 10 weeks. Due to frequent collaboration with Psychometric team members, working hours will follow typical central time business hours with some flexibility as needed.
Why You’ll Love Working Here- A Remote First culture that values flexibility and trust.
- A mission-driven team obsessed with improving education for all students.
- Growth opportunities and leadership that truly invests in your development.
- The chance to work with innovative tools and game-changing products.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping shape the future of learning.
- Ready to help shape the future of education? Apply now and let’s build something meaningful together.
This internship pays $25.00 per hour
Job Application Deadline: March 20, 2026.
At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.
Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants' personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.
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