Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist, Science (Remote, US)

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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About this role

Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist, Science (Remote, US) Remote - US Why You'll Love This Role: As an Assessment Item Specialist for Science (Project Based Freelance Contributor), you will play a key role in expanding the Newsela Item Bank, ensuring students have access to high-quality, inquiry-based assessments. You will leverage your scientific expertise to create rigorous, standards-aligned content that helps educators deliver data-informed instruction. This role offers a collaborative, remote environment where your commitment to quality and scientific accuracy directly supports academic success in classrooms nationwide. You will enjoy the flexibility of a freelance contract while contributing to a platform that is a staple in K-12 digital learning. What You'll Be Doing: - Create original, standards-aligned Science assessment items, tasks, and stimuli that are precisely mapped to NGSS or state-specific standards. - Transfer and format existing Science assessments and items from district and state sources directly into the Formative platform. - Produce and configure technology-enhanced items (TEIs) within the platform, ensuring accurate metadata tagging and flawless technical functionality. - Conduct systematic quality assurance reviews of Science content to ensure all items are unbiased, scientifically accurate, and meet strict editorial standards. - Validate content alignment and cognitive rigor by accurately evaluating the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) for every assessment item. - Provide expert platform feedback and recommendations regarding content tools and item bank features to continuously improve development workflows. About You: - You are a professional assessment author with at least one year of direct experience writing and

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