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Evaluation Systems of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are 100 percent aligned to state standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.
Scoring offers the opportunity to network with other professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in your field. Scorers have a direct impact on the quality of the next generation of teachers and help to maintain professional standards. Scorers enjoy the change of pace, the mental challenge and the opportunity to give back to their educational field.
We have immediate openings for candidates to score the subjects below remotely for our Hadley, MA office:
(MA) Associate, Scoring Services
Dance
Digital Literacy & Computer Science
History
Music
Technology Engineering
Theater
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or higher, and
A current teaching certification in the subject area you are applying for AND be practicing or have two (2) or more years’ recent experience in the service role in a public school in the subject area you are applying for
OR serve as, or have recently served as, a college/university/program faculty member who prepares candidates for the subject you are applying for
OR who holds a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree and is a graduate student currently teaching courses in the subject area
Both active and recently retired practitioners can be eligible to score.
Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse)
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to maintain a confidential work environment
Eligible to work in the United States
Overall Responsibilities
Evaluate responses to test questions by Massachusetts teacher candidates
Internalize scoring standards, participate in discussions, and engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities
Recognize and discuss various types of bias (e.g., implicit bias, cultural bias, leniency bias, central tendency bias, halo effect) and effect strategies to reduce personal biases in scoring
Meet quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program, including passing a qualifying test before scoring
Key benefits
Rate of $17.50 per hour
Working remotely
Working Conditions
Scoring sessions take place during the week Monday through Friday. Scoring sessions will occur on one or two days every 4 to 8 weeks depending on the subject. The scoring day runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training. Three to sixteen hours of work are available on the one to two days every 4-8 weeks.
Training takes place before scoring begins. There may be a brief orientation meeting before the day of scoring occurs.
Note: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible. Information and guidelines on benefits offered is here.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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.
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Job: Evaluation
Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: PART_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 25614
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