Specialist, Content Developer

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Pearson is hiring a Specialist, Content Developer to contribute to the development of Social Studies assessments for adult learners at GED® Testing Service. The role involves developing and reviewing assessment items, leading item writer training, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring assessment quality, fairness, and alignment with standards through data analysis and quality assurance activities.

Highlights

Develop, review, and edit Social Studies multiple-choice and technology-enhanced assessment tasks.
Lead, manage, and train both internal and external item writers.
Facilitate and offer expertise in virtual subject matter expert committee meetings.
Collaborate with GEDTS team members and other Pearson departments on assessment development workflow.
Conduct program and industry research to support strategic planning and innovation.
Use content authoring and technology tools for item creation and management.
Analyze psychometric data with psychometricians to ensure test reliability, validity, and fairness.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Studies, at least 3 years teaching experience, and strong grammar, editing, and oral communication skills.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, knowledge of assessment design and accessibility best practices, and familiarity with all assessment development phases.
Salary range between $50,000 and $95,000 with eligibility for an annual incentive program.

Specialist, Content Developer Full Description

The Assessment Services team at GED Â® Testing Service (GEDTS) is seeking a qualified individual who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning and assessment solutions for adult learners in the field of Social Studies. The successful candidate will work with a team of content specialists, psychometricians, and others on all aspects of GED Â® Social Studies test development including item development, test construction, test form review, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities Assessment Design & Development

Develop, review, and edit Social Studies assessment tasks, including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items
Participate in all activities related to Social Studies assessment development, including forms development and special projects
Lead, manage, and develop item writer training and assist in recruiting and training external item writers
Use content authoring and other technology tools to create, track, and edit items

Quality Assurance & Validation

Facilitate, and provide assessment expertise and guidance at virtual subject matter expert committee meetings (e.g., content review, fairness review, data review, etc.)
Ensure assessments align with relevant standards and meet high-quality content and statistical specifications
Engage in continual quality improvement to ensure fairness and accessibility of Social Studies assessment content
Work with psychometricians to analyze psychometric data and ensure test fairness, reliability, and validity

Project Management & Collaboration

Support and collaborate with existing Social Studies team
Participate in all Social Studies planning and scheduling activities and all phases of the assessment development workflow
Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the GEDTS Assessment Services Team, including the Senior Director of Assessment Services, Test Development Manager, other assessment content developers, project managers, and psychometricians
Coordinate and collaborate with other GED and Pearson areas and teams, as required

Strategic Planning & Innovation

Conduct program and industry-related research as required
Support cross-content GEDÂ® initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a content focus in a Social Studies discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience teaching secondary or post-secondary Social Studies
Experience creating or evaluating Social Studies assessment items aligned to high school learning standards (classroom based, district based, or state summative)
Excellent skills in grammar, editing, and writing
Excellent oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree with a content focus in Social Studies or related field
Strong knowledge of assessment design, universal design, and accessibility best practices
Familiarity with all phases of assessment development including item and passage writing, editing, data review, test building, and providing feedback

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $50,000 to $95,000

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .

Applications will be accepted through May 4, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Learning Subject Matter Experts

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