Curriculum and Assessment Specialist-Item Writer - 24626BR

Curriculum and Assessment Specialist-Item Writer

Department: 
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Location/Division: 
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment: 
Telework
Reg/Temp: 
Temporary
Employee Class: 
U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Position Overview

Agile Technology Solutions and the Achievement and Assessment Institute with the University of Kansas design and deliver test content and technology through agile, innovative development

The Temporary Item Writer will support the production of operational assessments by assisting with test development efforts. Test development specialists will help with the workflow of content at multiple stages of the development process and facilitate discussions of test content with external experts.

Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with standards.

Job Description

90%
  • Perform content development tasks under the supervision of more senior curriculum and assessment staff.
  • Use established development guidelines and processes to write, edit, and review assessment items.

10%
  • Review and provide feedback to other item writers and ATS Staff.
  • Ensure that assessment items are of high quality and developed according to specifications.
  • Collaborate with other item writers on issues related to test development.

Position Requirements

This position is remote.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and one year of teaching in a K-12 setting.
  • Knowledge of content standards and the measurement of them.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as evidenced by application materials and interview.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to work collaboratively and give and receive constructive feedback
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Attention to detail

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Review of applications will begin on 03/27/2023 and continue until a successful candidate has been identified. To ensure first consideration, please apply by the application review date. Only complete applications will be considered.

Advertised Salary Range

$30.00 per hour minimum, commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

This position can be part or full time. Flexible hours available.

Application Review Begins

27-Mar-2023

Anticipated Start Date

01-Apr-2023

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Posting Information
Posting ID:
24626BR
Department:
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment:
Telework
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Application Review Begins:
27-Mar-2023