Test Development Specialist, Science

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🔥 12 hours ago

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Data Recognition Corporation

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1978

📚 Education

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

Education • B2B • SaaS

Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) is a provider of assessment, testing, and data services for education, licensure & certification, government and commercial clients. DRC designs and delivers large-scale, high‑stakes and formative assessments and associated services — including test development, online testing platforms (e. g. , DRC BEACON, IDEAS), psychometrics, security and enhanced reporting. Their product portfolio includes K–12 and adult assessment brands (TerraNova, LAS Links, TABE), licensure and certification exam services, survey and document solutions, federal and commercial research, and HR/employee-engagement assessments. DRC emphasizes data security, ISO certifications, and interoperability standards (IMS QTI).

📋 Description

• Develop and deliver assigned content-area test items and assessment ancillaries on time • Support all steps in the development of statewide testing programs • Develop item specifications, test blueprints, style guides, item writer training manuals, and art specifications • Facilitate item writer workshops • Write, review, revise, and edit science items • Develop scoring guidelines and rubrics for constructed-response and performance assessments • Support range-finding activities • Develop pilot, field-test, and operational forms • Support development of test directions, practice tests, and other test ancillaries • Support final review and sign-off processes for items, tests, forms, and specifications • Support state committee reviews, including content-item reviews, bias reviews, alignment studies, and standard-setting • Work with Senior Test Development Specialists, Project Leads, Directors, state-department counterparts, contractors, item writers, and other project team members • Assign tasks and provide guidance to support staff as needed • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• BS/BA in science, science education, or related field preferred • MS in education or related field preferred • Minimum of three years of teaching experience in grades 6–8 and/or high school science or related experience • In-depth knowledge of the science content area, including curriculum and instruction • General knowledge of test publishing industry standards • Knowledge of teaching “best practices” in the field of expertise • Experience working in teams and independently • Outstanding written and oral communication skills • Ability to solve problems and find solutions to complex issues when writing, reviewing, and/or revising items and/or constructing test forms • Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and direction as required • Knowledge of national and state-specific curriculum standards • Experience writing and editing test items • Experience constructing test forms • Strong computer and organizational skills • Report to work promptly when scheduled • Ability to work under supervision and accept feedback • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace • Ability to relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups • Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload • Ability to set and meet deadlines • Ability to manage multiple job functions simultaneously • Ability to participate in business travel • Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour periods • Ability to look at a computer monitor and use a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary

🏖️ Benefits

• Business travel participation • Ability to work remotely or virtually