PowerSchool
Educational Content (ELA) Assessment Specialist
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and maintain formative assessment content aligned with state and national standards.
- Research and apply knowledge of academic standards including Common Core ELA.
- Collaborate with assessment specialists and item writers to ensure quality content.
- Conduct bias and sensitivity reviews on assessment items.
- Provide professional development and support to staff and clients.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding content.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; general computer literacy.
- Familiarity with Bloom’s Taxonomy, Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, and instructional assessment processes.
- Estimated base salary range of $66,300 to $90,100 USD in the United States.
- Comprehensive benefits including insurance, 401(k), parental leave, paid time off, wellness programs, and optional benefits.
Educational Content (ELA) Assessment Specialist Full Description
Overview:
At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means youâre joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
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Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Content, the Assessment Specialist is responsible for assisting in the creation, alignment, delivery and maintenance of content for PowerSchool products (i.e. PowerSchoolâs formative assessment item bank).
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Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
- Research and share knowledge of state, national, and global academic standards
- Work collaboratively with assessment specialists and item writers to provide detailed and timely feedback for
- content creation based upon best practices for assessment item development
- Develop, follow, and/or deliver item/assessment development plans aligned to state and national academic
- standards
- Complete bias and sensitivity reviews
- Assess and maintain content developed by PowerSchool and/or third parties
- Develop and deliver content-related professional development to staff and clients (as deemed necessary)
- Respond to client inquiries, comments, and suggestions
- Participate in professional development activities
- Complete other assigned duties as necessary
Qualifications:
Qualifications include:
- Knowledge of assessment item development
- Familiarity with Common Core ELA standards
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of Bloomâs Taxonomy and Webbâs DOK
- Understanding of instructional and assessment processes
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency, general computer literacy
- Able to cope with strict time management requirements
- Able to work cohesively with a team
- Able to follow and complete directives in a timely manner
- Able to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-evaluation and motivation tendencies toward expanded growth and quality control
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $66,300 - $90,100 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO Commitment:
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.
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