Educational Content (Science) 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.

Team Overview

Our Product team leads the direction coordination output quality and enhancements to PowerSchools product portfolio. This dynamic multi-functional team ensures the effective rollout of new products across the platform packages and positions products to appeal to consumers and helps set the future direction and pace of innovation in our organization.

Description

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Research and share knowledge of state national and global academic standards specifically NGSS
  • Work collaboratively with assessment specialists and item writers toprovidedetailed andtimelyfeedback forcontent creation based upon best practices for assessment item development
  • Develop follow and/or deliver item/assessment development plans aligned to state and national academicstandards
  • Complete bias and sensitivity reviews
  • Assess andmaintaincontent developed by PowerSchool and/or third parties
  • Develop and deliver content-related professional development to staff and clients (asdeemednecessary)
  • Respond to client inquiries comments and suggestions
  • Participatein professional development activities
  • Complete other assigned duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

1 year or less of relevant and related work experience.

Bachelors or Masters Degree in K-12 education preferred

Sound knowledge of assessment item development

Strong familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Thorough understanding of Blooms Taxonomy and Webbs DOK

Understanding of instructional and assessment processes

Excellent organizational and communication skills

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

Travel occasionally up to 10% for key moments such as team summits training customer meetings company events etc. with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.

Preferred Qualifications

2-5 years experience teaching science and/or developing science assessments

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