Research Assistant, Test Assembly, Desktop Publishing

🔥 19 hours ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $61.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

🧬 Research Scientist

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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

• Report to the Test Assembly Manager and collaborate across functional teams • Assemble, lay out, and quality-control large-scale online and print-based English language proficiency tests • Transfer text and graphics into Adobe InDesign templates • Follow the CAL style guide, WCAG requirements, and print specifications • Create and maintain test booklets, administration scripts, and ancillary test materials • Prepare and review test blueprints and item inventories • Implement layout adjustments and minor graphic edits • Perform systematic quality-control reviews of print and computer-based test materials • Use screen-reader software to verify alternate text and document accessibility • Maintain, document, and improve quality-control procedures and checklists • Track stakeholder feedback, implement approved revisions, and maintain auditable revision histories • Support mock test administrations and revise materials based on findings and user feedback • Maintain test item databases and item banks • Assist with the internal style guide and test assembly procedure documentation • Maintain confidentiality and follow test security protocols • Perform other assigned responsibilities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • At least two years of experience contributing to the production of educational or assessment materials • High degree of proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) • Ability to follow established procedures, templates, and style guides with precision • Ability to apply quality control standards for print and digital production • Ability to manage competing and shifting priorities and meet firm production deadlines • Ability to work accurately with databases and test item banks • Experience with standardized educational assessments or operational test production is advantageous • Familiarity with screen reader technologies such as JAWS and NVDA • Familiarity with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization, planning, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills • Must reside in the United States; position is not open to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or the U.S. Territories • Must submit a resume and cover letter

🏖️ Benefits

• Benefits eligible • Flexible combination of in-person work at the D.C. office in a hoteling capacity or remote work up to 100% • Equal employment opportunity protections