Cambium Learning Group
Early Childhood Spanish Literary Assessment Specialist (K–5)
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and provide quality assurance for Spanish-language K–5 literacy assessment items according to test specifications.
- Support development and refinement of item specifications, scoring rubrics, and assessment frameworks.
- Review and align assessment content with state educational standards and frameworks.
- Analyze disaggregated student performance data to inform content and standards alignment.
- Collaborate with item writers, consultants, editors, psychometricians, and program managers throughout the assessment lifecycle.
- Require native or near-native Spanish proficiency with strong academic and editorial skills.
- At least 4 years experience in K–5 elementary literacy, preferably in Spanish or bilingual settings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, or a related field.
- 5–8 years experience in statewide or national educational assessment development or review.
- Required travel up to 6 weeks per year, typically 2–5 days per trip.
Early Childhood Spanish Literary Assessment Specialist (K–5) Full Description
Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K-2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.
Job Location: Fully remote. Candidates must reside and work within the United States.
Job Overview:
The Early Childhood Spanish Literary Assessment Specialist supports the development, review, and quality assurance of Spanish-language literacy assessment content for grades K-5. This role requires deep expertise in Spanish linguistics and early literacy development, as well as experience with large-scale educational assessments. The specialist collaborates cross-functionally with content developers, psychometricians, and program teams to ensure assessments are linguistically sound, instructionally meaningful, and aligned to state standards and assessment frameworks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, and provide quality assurance for Spanish-language K-5 literacy assessment items aligned to approved item and test specifications.
- Support the development and refinement of item specifications, scoring rubrics, scoring guides, and assessment frameworks.
- Review and apply state educational standards and content requirements to ensure valid and reliable assessment alignment.
- Review and interpret disaggregated student performance data to inform content decisions and learning standards frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with item writers, consultants, editors, psychometricians, and program managers throughout the assessment development lifecycle.
- Ensure linguistic accuracy, developmental appropriateness, and cultural relevance of all Spanish-language assessment materials.
- Apply knowledge of Spanish literacy development and language acquisition to support equitable assessment design for diverse learners.
Job Requirements:
- Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, with excellent academic, editorial, and written command of the language.
- At least four (4) years of experience working in K-5 elementary literacy, preferably in Spanish or bilingual contexts.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, Bilingual Education, Linguistics, or a closely related field.
- Exceptional knowledge of Spanish linguistics, including grammar, orthography, syntax, and their role in literacy development.
- At least five to eight (5-8) years of experience developing, reviewing, or supporting statewide or national educational assessments.
- Demonstrated experience aligning instructional or assessment content to state standards and specific market or program requirements.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions
- Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to provide sound content-based guidance to clients regarding their K2 Spanish Literacy product
- Skilled at collaboration
- Required travel for this position ranges from 1 week to a total of 6 weeks per year
- Candidates should be able to travel from 2-5 days at a time
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Education, Linguistics, Assessment, or a related field.
- Experience in educational publishing, curriculum development, or large-scale assessment programs.
- Familiarity with developing or adapting content for dual-language immersion or bilingual education settings.
- Experience working with digital assessment platforms and collaborative, technology-enabled authoring environments.
- Understanding of assessment validity, reliability, and accessibility considerations for early learners.
Work Environment & Collaboration
This role operates in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment and may involve working with geographically distributed teams. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams are essential.
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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, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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