Educational Content (ELA) Assessment Specialist

At PowerSchool we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible and a career with us means youre joining a successful team committed to engaging empowering and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Reporting to the Manager Content the Assessment Specialist is responsible for assisting in the creation alignment delivery and maintenance of content for PowerSchool products (i.e. PowerSchools formative assessment item bank).

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Research and share knowledge of state national and global academic standards
• Work collaboratively with assessment specialists and item writers to provide detailed and timely feedback for
• content creation based upon best practices for assessment item development
• Develop follow and/or deliver item/assessment development plans aligned to state and national academic
• standards
• Complete bias and sensitivity reviews
• Assess and maintain content developed by PowerSchool and/or third parties
• Develop and deliver content-related professional development to staff and clients (as deemed necessary)
• Respond to client inquiries comments and suggestions
• Participate in professional development activities
• Complete other assigned duties as necessary

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of assessment item development
• Familiarity with Common Core ELA standards
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of Blooms Taxonomy and Webbs DOK
• Understanding of instructional and assessment processes
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency general computer literacy
• Able to cope with strict time management requirements
• Able to work cohesively with a team
• Able to follow and complete directives in a timely manner
• Able to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-evaluation and motivation tendencies toward expanded growth and quality control

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy benefits Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $66300 - $90100 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicants skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures degrees and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process please let us know by emailing

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