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Prometric · 17 hours ago

Assessment Development Specialist

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $67K/yr

3+ years exp

Prometric is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions. The Assessment Development Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining examinations for professional certification and licensing as well as K12 assessment, collaborating with various teams to ensure the production of reliable and valid tests.

ConsultingEducationInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Design and develop assessments that align with learning objectives and standards for K-12 and certification/licensure programs

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the accuracy and relevance of assessment content

Apply psychometric principles and measurement theory to ensure assessments are statistically sound and fair across diverse populations

Develop item banks and assess item quality based on reliability, validity, and alignment with content standards

Lead the creation of scoring rubrics and performance criteria for various types of assessments

Oversee form assembly by organizing and managing the selection and arrangement of items into coherent and reliable test forms that meet content specifications and psychometric standards

Ensure appropriate balance and representation of content across forms, while adhering to time constraints and operational requirements

Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct form reviews and quality checks to ensure reliability, validity, and fairness across all test forms

Conduct bias and sensitivity reviews to identify and mitigate potential sources of bias, ensuring the assessments are equitable and inclusive for all test takers

Manage the end-to-end development process of assessments

Contribute to the development of assessment reports, including data analysis and interpretation of test results

Update and manage items in the item bank to ensure all item data is current

Represent Assessment Services in client meetings and in internal departmental and cross-functional meetings

Work closely with assessment services managers, other assessment development specialists, assessment design specialists, and psychometricians

Become proficient with Prometric’s internal, proprietary assessment technology; follow established procedures and guidelines, and comply with exam security practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Assessment developmentPsychometric principlesStatistical analysisTest blueprintsContent developmentForm assemblyBias reviewsMeasurement conceptsMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceAdobe PDF toolsCommunication skillsGroup facilitationTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education, Measurement, or a related field

Minimum of three years of experience in assessment development, preferably in K-12 or certification/licensure contexts

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Experience with group facilitation and conducting workshops such as in-person meetings or by web/teleconferences

Experience with test blueprints, content development, form assembly processes, standard setting techniques, bias and sensitivity reviews, and statistical analysis methods

Knowledge of validity theory and measurement concepts

Familiarity with standards and regulatory requirements in the K-12 and certification/licensure industries

Proficiency in using assessment development software and tools

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet exacting deadlines

Ability to meet quality and productivity metrics

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; proven dependability and high regard for security

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings, as well as to travel as needed (potentially up to 20%)

Strong technical and full proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), and Adobe PDF tools