Language Testing Specialist

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $61.3k / year

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Center for Applied Linguistics

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1959

📚 Education

Education

Center for Applied Linguistics is a research and educational organization focused on improving language and literacy education. The Center engages in projects that enhance language learning across various demographics, including adult literacy, dual-language education, multilingual education, and more. It offers a variety of services, such as research, online courses, professional development, and resources for educators and learners alike. The organization is particularly noted for its work in multilingual education, advocating for effective teaching strategies, testing and assessment, and promoting culturally sustaining approaches to language education. CAL actively works towards addressing educator shortages and supports multilingual paraeducators. Additionally, it provides webinars and video content to support language education and assessment.

📋 Description

• 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)