Assessment Development Specialist - Mathematics

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The Assessment Development Specialist occupies a professional management position within the Test Development Services department. The primary responsibility of this position is to edit assessment materials for mathematics. The Assessment Development Specialist is responsible for planning and overseeing the development of mathematics content for educator licensure assessments. The Assessment Development Specialist’s duties include staff supervision, test design and implementation, test question development, and quality control. The Assessment Development Specialist reports to a Senior Test Development Manager and supervises Content Developers. This position is located in our Amherst/Hadley, MA office. Remote work is not offered at this time

**Primary Responsibilities** * Manages the development of test frameworks, test items, practice tests, study guides, and related products. * Writes test questions and supervises the work of others who write test questions for the same content area * Edits test questions and other assessment materials produced by in-house and consultant staff. * Stays apprised of developing trends in the field of mathematics education at the state and national level **Additional Responsibilities:** * Creates planning documents, organizes staff, supervises development activities, and coordinates project activities within and outside the department. * Supervises and trains staff, including full-time, part-time, and consulting staff. * Facilitates the review of test items with committees of education professionals in a variety of content areas. * Utilizes technological resources as management and development tools. * Travels on behalf of the company, as needed.

* Demonstrated advanced writing, editorial and research skills. * Teaching experience desirable but not required. * A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to mathematics education. * Demonstrated knowledge of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, and Calculus. * Assessment experience a plus. * Must be proficient in Microsoft Word.