Language Testing Specialist
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Language Testing Specialist developing WIDA English proficiency assessments for multilingual K–12 learners at nonprofit CAL. Writing, reviewing, and analyzing test items and field-test data.
Responsibilities:
- Research and write test items aligned to item specifications
- Revise test items based on feedback from content managers, project managers, clients, and subject matter experts
- Evaluate, review, and revise test materials and documents
- Write and refine graphics descriptions for student comprehension
- Evaluate and track graphics changes for content accuracy and grade-level appropriateness
- Prepare materials for internal and external reviews
- Coordinate external consultants’ item development tasks and ensure timely delivery
- Analyze small-scale pilot data and teacher and student feedback to revise items
- Analyze and interpret field test data to inform item revisions and new item development
- Communicate and collaborate within and across teams throughout the test development process
- Adhere to quality control procedures for print and computer-delivered items
- Prepare and maintain summary reports, electronic notes, spreadsheets, and other records
- Write and revise test item specifications
- Maintain the test item database
- Prepare training samples, annotations, and scoring notes for speaking and writing responses
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least two years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field
- Experience working with K-12 English learners in U.S. school contexts, particularly grades K-5
- Experience teaching English to speakers of other languages, such as ESL, ESOL, or ELD
- Experience developing multiple-choice and constructed-response test items for K-12 students
- Understanding of English language development and K-12 education standards and practices
- Ability to work independently with minimal support or supervision
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility in responding to feedback and evolving project priorities
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English
- Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills
- Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in a language other than English
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office
- May require occasional travel 1–2 times per year
- Resume and cover letter required when applying
- Position not open to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or the U.S. Territories
Benefits:
- Benefits eligible
- Remote work option up to 100% remote
- Flexible combination of in-person work at the D.C. office or remote work
- Occasional travel (1–2 times per year)
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