Item Writers to work from home

Description

Measured Progress is seeking to enhance its bank of Freelance Item Writers and is searching for highly qualified, independent contract/freelance item writers to develop test items for not only large-scale customized statewide assessment programs, but for alternate assessments, performance tasks and formative item banks covering elementary, middle and secondary school levels. Freelance item writers work off-site and are usually paid on a per-item basis.

Freelance item writers write multiple-choice, open response, short answer, performance task and technology enhanced educational assessment items covering specific curricula frameworks according to Measured Progress's standards, specifications and deadlines. Freelancers are sent a copy of the item writing standards, directions, sample items and other reference materials, and are expected to type their items, but any graphics may be submitted as roughs (sketches or photocopies). Items submitted to Measured Progress must be original and must not be submitted elsewhere or used on classroom tests.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or Doctorate in discipline (or in Curriculum, Measurement or another applicable area).

Two or more years' teaching experience earned at the elementary, middle or secondary level.

Prior item writing experience preferred but will provide instruction and feedback.

Excellent written communication skills.

Familiarity with national and/or state curriculum standards essential including the Common Core (for Math and ELA) and the Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS (for Science).

How to Apply:

Prospective freelance item writers should email inquiries (SUBJECT: Freelance Inquiry) and submit documentation of their ability to complete freelance item writing work.