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Science Testing Specialist
Division/Program: Language Testing Division
Hours per week: A full-time commitment of 35 hours per week is preferred.
The position requires residence in the Washington, DC commuting area.
Salary: $36,029 - $50,958 FTE pa commensurate with education and experience
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Work as part of a project team comprised of science and math
specialists, educators, linguists, web and graphic designers, and
measurement specialists doing research and test development in the
area of math and science testing for grades 4-12 English language
learners. The project is focused on creating a computer delivered test
that will be accessible to ELLs with a grade level understanding of
math and science knowledge and practices, but with limited abilities
to demonstrate their understanding on conventional math and science
tests developed for native English speaking students.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Prepare test item specifications and story boards.
*Develop and review science test items.
*Communicate with test design and programming teams to implement test items.
*Assist in pilot testing prospective test items for their validity and
reliability in measuring student science proficiency.
*Document item development procedures.
*Prepare written reports and maintain written correspondence.
*Attend meetings and communicate verbally with co-workers, teachers,
and students.
*Other tasks as assigned.
NOTE: Limited travel is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: B.A. or M.A. in some science domain or Elementary or
Secondary Education with a Concentration in Science. Some course work
in educational assessment is desirable.
Experience: The ideal candidate will also have 2 or more years of
elementary or middle school teaching experience, largely focused on
science, preferably with English language learners; excellent computer
skills, including the ability to work with both text and multimedia
objects; and excellent writing and presentation skills in
English. Working knowledge of a foreign language is desirable.
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CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive
compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently
located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red
Line.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer
and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap,
or any other reason not related to employment.
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. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 08-10
Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 08-10
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