Test Developer

Job Overview

The Test Developer is a key member of the content development staff with subject matter expertise in one or more of the content areas that are assessed. They also have a vast knowledge of developing content for standardized assessments. Test developers can successfully transfer knowledge to others and are able to take on complex tasks with a high level of autonomy.

Test Developers will have one of three different focuses within test development: (1) Individual Contributor (SME), (2) Team Lead or (3) Item Development Manager for a State Assessment Project.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Individual Contributor (SME)

• Uses state item specifications to write effective items and heads item development

• Develops and delivers professional development training

• Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state or project as a content head for a project

• Runs meetings including rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings

• Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert

• Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan

2. Team Lead

• Manage schedules and oversee quality of content development

• Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state as a content head for a project

• Heads group reviews

• Oversees and heads meetings to include rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings

• Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert

3. Item Development Manager

• Manage item development within a specific state project.

• Develop and monitor a team of Test Developers

• Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan

• Works with client independently to establish yearly pool needs and constructed response scoring dates

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area (Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies) or Bachelor’s degree in related assessment or measurement field AND experience in large scale assessment

• Prior experience in the summative, certification, or other high stakes assessment industry is required

• Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment is required

• Analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to identify problems, conceptualize solutions, prioritize and multi-task

• Skilled at collaboration

• Travel for this position ranges from 1 to 6 weeks per year. Candidates should be able to travel as required for 2-3 days at a time, mostly in the June/July time frame.

Why Work With Us?

When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.

Our ground breaking work includes:

• Advanced computer-adaptive algorithms

• Mobile support of user interfaces

• Learning management systems with social media features

• Universally accessible user interfaces

• Machine scorable items

In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers,  while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.cambiumassessment.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.