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Job Title: Senior Measurement Specialist
Division/Program: Language Testing Division (LTD)
Level of Appointment: Full time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Position Available: Immediately
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: To provide measurement expertise and leadership to LTD and its test development activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides measurement and research expertise to projects
Conceptualizes, designs, and conducts measurement-related research or technical assistance related to the testing of second language learners
Participates in ongoing CAL research on topics related to the testing of second language learners
Works collaboratively with project staff to organize activities needed to ensure the success of language testing projects, such as the investigation of new item types and assessment approaches, item analyses, DIF studies, studies investigating issues in reliability and validity, standard setting, rater training, and equating test forms
Serves as a resource to solve measurement-related issues in CAL's language testing and research projects
Prepares or assists in preparation of test documents, final reports and dissemination of results
Works collaboratively with project staff to develop new project concepts and assists in the preparation of proposals for funding of new projects
Makes presentations at training sessions, workshops, and professional conferences
Contributes measurement expertise to a wide range of activities addressing CAL's mission, including serving as a resource for other staff, developing materials for diverse audiences, and responding to questions from the public
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Ph.D. in educational or psychological measurement or closely related field
Experience: Must have deep knowledge of all measurement aspects of the test development process, including item analysis, DIF studies, standard setting, quality control, equating, and item banking. Must have three to five years of increasingly responsible project work experience, preferably in test development. Must have the ability to prioritize work on several projects at the same time and have attention to detail. Must have proficiency in using statistical and measurement software; experience with SPSS, WINSTEPS and FACETS preferred. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Good communication skills in English required. Experience in language testing, foreign language education, or the language learning process is desirable.
In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.
IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
ATTN: Recruitment 06-08
Or respond by e-mail to ann@cal.org.
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