Test Development Coordinator
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
55% - Ensure expectations for validity fairness and quality assurance for items are met. Activities may include:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
40 hours/week Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Contact Information to Applicants
ATLAS HR
Position Overview
Accessible Teaching Learning and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) a research center at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a Test Development Coordinator for our Science Test Development team. The Test DevelopmentCoordinatorwill support and guide the production of operational standards-based assessments by participating in test development efforts. These efforts span from initial item authoring to final operational test form construction. The Test Development Coordinator will primarily focus on ensuring that science assessment items support valid interpretations of test scores adhere to industry best practices and appropriately elicit observable evidence of targeted cognition as described by curricular standards for both general populations and for students with the most severe cognitive disabilities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with the Next Generation Science Standards and will be familiar with a range of either classroom approaches and/orstandardized assessment approaches to collecting evidence of student mastery of curricular standards. ATLAS applies principles of Evidence Centered Design (ECD) to its test design and development processes. Therefore expertise and the ability to provide thought leadership to other members of the science team with regard to these principles in an assessment context is a plus.
ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners. ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill development assessment design and teacher professional development informs the centers map-based learning systems.
With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and operational alternate assessments ATLAS is a leader in educational research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and commitment.
ATLAS is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a culture in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
Visit the ATLAS website to learn how the center improves the learning landscape for all students.
KU employees have great benefits!
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes:
Application review begins Monday October 6thand will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
55% - Ensure expectations for validity fairness and quality assurance for items are met. Activities may include:
- Reviewing and refining vendor and/or internally created items in accordance with internal and external deadlines.
- Leading projects to develop task models/construct definitions based in Evidence Centered Design principles and guiding the Science team to apply them consistently when reviewing items.
- Helping to resolve external expert feedback on test items and test forms.
- Designing training for item writers internal staff and external reviewers.
- Contributing to the identification analysis and improvement of existing processes and documentation to improve content validity.
- Collaborating on test and item designs for innovative science assessments.
- Coordinating workflow for science content at multiple stages of the test development process.
- Managing the test item pool.
- Assembling and/or reviewing field test and operational test forms to meet blueprint test design and psychometric criteria.
- Contributing to the identification analysis and improvement of existing processes and documentation to improve efficiency or meet best practice standards.
- Preparing reviewing and editing test blueprints performance level descriptors responses to RFPs and technical reports.
- Collaborating with the psychometric and technology teams to create ancillary testing materials such as interpretive guides score reports and website documents.
5% - Contribute subject matter expertise to grant-funded projects led by Lead Researchers and Principal Investigators.
5% - Special projects/other duties as assigned.
5% - Special projects/other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
40 hours/week Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Contact Information to Applicants
ATLAS HR
- Bachelors degree in a hard science (physical science life science Earth and space sciences) science education or related field and 3 years standardized assessment development experience OR masters degree in a hard science science education or related field and at least 2 years of standardized assessment development experience.
- At least one year of experience incorporating theNext Generation Science Standards to instruction curriculum or assessment in physical science life science or Earth and space sciences as evidenced by application materials.
- At least one year of experience designing or developing standardized assessments in an item management system that collects evidence of student mastery of curricular standards as evidenced by application materials.
- At least one year of experience using technology including Microsoft Office products Skype Zoom and/or other web-based systems as evidenced in applicationmaterials.
- Excellent written communication skills in English as evidenced by application materials.
- Graduate degree in a hard science (physical science life science Earth and space sciences) science education or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience applying knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards to instruction curriculum or large-scale assessment as evidenced by application materials.
- At least one year of experience teaching and/or assessment experience with elementary school students and/or students with special needs.
- At least one year of experience with peer-to-peer mentoring.
Position Overview
Accessible Teaching Learning and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) a research center at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a Test Development Coordinator for our Science Test Development team. The Test DevelopmentCoordinatorwill support and guide the production of operational standards-based assessments by participating in test development efforts. These efforts span from initial item authoring to final operational test form construction. The Test Development Coordinator will primarily focus on ensuring that science assessment items support valid interpretations of test scores adhere to industry best practices and appropriately elicit observable evidence of targeted cognition as described by curricular standards for both general populations and for students with the most severe cognitive disabilities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with the Next Generation Science Standards and will be familiar with a range of either classroom approaches and/orstandardized assessment approaches to collecting evidence of student mastery of curricular standards. ATLAS applies principles of Evidence Centered Design (ECD) to its test design and development processes. Therefore expertise and the ability to provide thought leadership to other members of the science team with regard to these principles in an assessment context is a plus.
ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners. ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill development assessment design and teacher professional development informs the centers map-based learning systems.
With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and operational alternate assessments ATLAS is a leader in educational research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and commitment.
ATLAS is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a culture in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
Visit the ATLAS website to learn how the center improves the learning landscape for all students.
KU employees have great benefits!
- 176 hours of paid vacation per year
- 96 hours of sick leave per year
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical and dental insurance
- Retirement program
- Life and disability insurance
- Educational and professional development opportunities
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes:
- University of Kansas online application
- CV or resume
- Cover letter detailing your professional experiences that align with the required and preferred qualifications.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Application review begins Monday October 6thand will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
- This is a full-time (40 hours/week) unclassified position.
- Depending on the centers and teams needs well qualified candidates may be allowed a work location that is hybrid or remote.
- This position requires travel to Lawrence and/or other locations as needed depending on the needs of the center and team.
- This position will require attendance at regularly scheduled meetings onsite or through telecommunication platforms.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Event Planning
- Salesforce
- LMS
- Administrative Experience
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
