Assessment Specialist I, Physics

About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

The Assessment Specialist, Physics will support the end-to-end process of test development for ETS’ Physics tests. In this role, you will integrate into a team of experienced Assessment Developers to contribute to all aspects of the work we do in support of our Physics assessments including:

Content Development:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Physics assessments
• Write and revise test questions, assemble test forms, and move assessment materials through the multi-stage review process
• Respond to client feedback to develop content that meets specific client expectations
• Align assessment material to a prescribed curriculum framework
• Train and provide feedback to external content contributors (outside item writers and content development teams)

Project/Process Management:

• Follow a detail-oriented, prescribed assessment development process
• Manage multiple streams of work simultaneously
• Understand complex project schedules and plan effectively to meet deadlines
• Prepare client deliverables according to specific requirements
• Comfortable adapting to the technology required for the job (proprietary content management systems, SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, etc.)

Client Management:

• Comfortable in a client-facing role focused on understanding and resolving feedback on assessment materials
• Thinks creatively about challenging client requirements and generates solutions to issues
• Deals well with ambiguity and changes in process and requirements as needed

EDUCATION

• Subject matter expertise in Physics is required.
• A Master's degree in Physics or a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including experience in educational measurement, teaching, or editing is preferred. Entry-level candidates who recently completed an advanced degree will be considered.
• Teaching experience is highly desirable, including experience with Physics courses at the college level or Advanced Placement (AP) Physics at the secondary level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field of Physics in order to develop tests and to serve as a resource person for peers, committees, and clients is required.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with clients and external committees is required.
• Strong writing skills, well-developed organizational skills, and comfortability with learning new technology are required.

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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.
From: Educational Testing Service