Test Dev Proj Ld Assoc

Basic Functions and Responsibilities: **Exempt**PREFERRED CANDIDATEThe Test Development Project Lead Associate works directly with Project Leads to help plan, organize, and facilitate internal development tasks and processes for large-scale assessment programs.For large-scale test development projects, ESEs Project Lead Associates have the responsibility for assisting in defining the test development scope of work, building and maintaining test development schedules - both high-level external schedules and detailed internal schedules, and integrating them with the overall program schedule, coordinate the activities of units and staff responsible for content-related products, reporting on test development status, participating in client meetings and internal team meetings.In a matrix model, a Project Lead Associate is responsible for assisting the Project Lead in oversight of the work performed by various units and project team members for content-related project tasks. The Project Lead Associate is responsible for delivering program materials, meeting deadlines and quality standards for content-related job tasks, whether the tasks are performed by in-house ESE staff, subcontractors, or external consultants.Job tasks over which Project Lead Associates assist with oversight, as needed for a specific program, include:Tasks related to Item and Test DevelopmentDevelopment of and consultation on test blueprints and specifications
Development of the programs item writing guidelines, style guidelines, and item specificationsDevelopment of itemsDevelopment of scoring rubrics for open-ended/performance itemsMaintenance and inventorying of item banksConstruction of test formsProduction of test formsProduction of adapted forms (such as Braille, large print, and audio versions)Development of test keys and all coding (Form Planners)Performing key checks (verification) following test administrations Tasks related to Development of Ancillary Materials:Development of content-related text for program brochuresDevelopment and production of Directions for Test Administration or Examiners ManualsDevelopment and production of publications such as Test Specifications and Item SpecificationsDevelopment of publications such as Practice Tests and Released Item Booklets Tasks related to Client Meetings:Content-related client committee meetings may include: Test Specifications Meetings, Item Writer Training Workshops, Item Reviews, Bias and Sensitivity Reviews, Data Review, Test Form Reviews, Standards Settings, and possibly Range Finding Meetings and Teacher Training WorkshopsDevelopment of all materials needed for content-related components of client meetings including training presentations, task-related committee forms, background materials, items and/or test forms, and meeting evaluation formsOther Requirements
Knowledge of ETS internal test development, editorial, and/or composition procedures is highly preferred.Apply Info: Internal:Please send cover letter and resume to Renee Brown at MailStop 46-D or e-mail to [Click here for email]. Please include the position number and title.External:ETS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including 2 retirement plans, and continuing education. Please send resume along with cover letter stating salary requirements, job number and title to Renee Brown, [Click here for email].EEO/AA EMPLOYER, M / F / D / VWe regret we are not able to respond to each resume received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Minimum Bachelors degreeExperience: 3 to 5 years experience coordinating, tracking and facilitating large-scale assessment development and/or publication activities.