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Educational Testing Service Assessment Specialist II in Princeton (Hybrid), United States
About ETS:
For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
Our portfolio of trusted measures include
TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®
. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.
With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.
The Assessment Specialist II plans, develops, and evaluates tests and testing programs and related products that are closely aligned to the current subject-area standards and student-learning objectives and leads discussions with clients and stakeholders on the assessment of subject-related constructs.
This role applies strong content knowledge to add significant value to item writing, item review, test assembly, and discussions at committee meetings and is knowledgeable about current standards and trends.
This Assessment Specialist II functions at a high level of knowledge and skill in all phases of test development, including item writing, review, and evaluation, test assembly, and scoring.
The Assessment Specialist II works independently and as part of a team and may also work with outside experts in the field of specialty. Additionally, the incumbent regularly provides guidance and training to less experienced assessment specialists.
Responsibilities:
Write and review items, gather and resolve feedback from multiple sources on items and evaluate item acceptability after testing
Participate in and manage constructed-response scoring activities, including work with faculty consultants or state department staff
Approve items for use on tests, evaluating both content and psychometric properties
Devise strategies for improving outside item writer results; develop item writer training materials; plan and lead item writer training meetings; monitor work with outside item writers
Design and develop new assessments and innovative products and services; develop new blueprints and item types, working with project team and client
Write rules for test creation system, assemble pretests, tests and/or Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT) pools; review tests and participate in CAT simulation activities; assist in preparation of Special Test Additions
Respond to Supervisor Irregularity Reports (SIRs) and candidate inquiries, review responses to candidate inquiries to ensure accuracy and appropriate responses; investigate possible copyright violations; review and make recommendations for security cases
Work with client committees -- organizing meetings, recruiting and training committee members, recommending committee members, organizing review materials, developing training materials and agendas, explaining and summarizing analysis results and advising on measurement issues
Work directly with client content representatives to obtain signoff on items and tests; may attend client launch meetings, planning meetings and update meetings
Plan and develop program publications and interpretive test preparation materials • Participate in teacher training activities
Plan and conduct reliability, validity or comparability studies
Train others in application of item statistics and assembly of tests
Work with Statistics staff during the test assembly process to obtain signoff on statistical parameters of forms
Plan, manage and direct test development activities as a lead for one or more program teams, possibly as a member or leader of a test creation team
Manage the item evaluation process for one or more programs, use feedback from committee meetings and department staff to improve item quality for a program
Make recommendations on scoring problem items
Coach staff as appropriate
Serve on policy and planning committees with increasing responsibility
Serve as an ETS spokesperson on matters of test development in field of specialty
Direct projects, delegate work, and monitor progress
Create, implement, and monitor item development plans
Undertake and oversee small special development projects
Monitor budget requirements for one or more projects
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function
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Education and Experience:
A Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience (including educational measurement, applied statistics or teaching), 2 of which must be in test development and educational measurement or applied statistics, are required.
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong writing skills, well-developed organizational skills, and a willingness/adeptness with regards to learning new technology are required.
Comprehensive knowledge of field of specialty to develop tests in subject area and to serve as resource person for peers, committees, and clients is also required.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with clients and external committees is required.
ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.