Assessment Item Specialist, Science - Project Based Freelance Contributor (Remote, US)

Job description

Why You'll Love This Role: As an Assessment Item Specialist for Science (Project Based Freelance Contributor), you will play a key role in expanding the Newsela Item Bank, ensuring students have access to high-quality, inquiry-based assessments. You will leverage your scientific expertise to create rigorous, standards-aligned content that helps educators deliver data-informed instruction. This role offers a collaborative, remote environment where your commitment to quality and scientific accuracy directly supports academic success in classrooms nationwide. You will enjoy the flexibility of a freelance contract while contributing to a platform that is a staple in K-12 digital learning. What You'll Be Doing: - Create original, standards-aligned Science assessment items, tasks, and stimuli that are precisely mapped to NGSS or state-specific standards. - Transfer and format existing Science assessments and items from district and state sources directly into the Formative platform. - Produce and configure technology-enhanced items (TEIs) within the platform, ensuring accurate metadata tagging and flawless technical functionality. - Conduct systematic quality assurance reviews of Science...