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Test Developer

Cambium Learning Group
United States
Jul 08, 2025
Thank you for sharing your interests! Here at Cambium, we are always looking for passionate, talented people to join the team. If you have searched our current openings and haven't been able to find a position that fits, we'd still love to hear from you! Please take a look at the below and fill out an application here. As soon as we have a similar opening that fits your skill set, we will reach out. We look forward to learning your interests! Job Overview The Test Developer is a key member of the content development staff with subject matter expertise in one or more of the content areas that are assessed. They also have a vast knowledge of developing content for standardized assessments. Test developers can successfully transfer knowledge to others and are able to take on complex tasks with a high level of autonomy. Test Developers will have one of three different focuses within test development: (1) Individual Contributor (SME), (2) Team Lead or (3) Item Development Manager for a State Assessment Project. Job Responsibilities: 1. Individual Contributor (SME) Uses state item specifications to write effective items and heads item development Develops and delivers professional development training Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state or project as a content head for a project Runs meetings including rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan 2. Team Lead Manage schedules and oversee quality of content development Directs grade-level leads in the development of an item pool for a state as a content head for a project Heads group reviews Oversees and heads meetings to include rubric validation meetings, range finding meetings, and data review meetings Participates in standard setting meetings as the content expert 3. Item Development Manager Manage item development within a specific state project. Develop and monitor a team of Test Developers Writes, reviews, and finalizes blueprints and translates them into an effective item pool development plan Works with client independently to establish yearly pool needs and constructed response scoring dates What we are often looking for: Bachelor's degree in subject area (Math, ELA, Science or Social Studies) or Bachelor's degree in related assessment or measurement field AND experience in large scale assessment Prior experience in the summative, certification, or other high stakes assessment industry is required Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education and Education Assessment is required Analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to identify problems, conceptualize solutions, prioritize and multi-task Skilled at collaboration Travel for this position ranges from 1 to 6 weeks per year. Candidates should be able to travel as required for 2-3 days at a time, mostly in the June/July time frame. An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.