Full-Time Language Testing Specialist

Language Testing Specialist plays a critical role in developing, reviewing, and revising test items for WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Screener, large-scale English language proficiency assessments for multilingual learners in grades 1-12.

This position involves:

• Development of test items (linguistic content, graphics descriptions, scripts) aligning to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework.
• Implementation of stakeholder feedback on items.
• Qualitative analysis of student responses to items.
• Internal reviews, proofing, and mock administrations of test materials.
• Selection of training responses for scoring.
• Quality control checks of test items before delivery and live administration.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate, review, and write test materials, providing feedback to team members on item development.
• Review and revise items for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Write and refine graphics descriptions for student comprehension.
• Evaluate and track graphics changes for accuracy and grade-level appropriateness.
• Prepare materials for internal and external reviews.
• Coordinate external consultant tasks for timely item delivery (theme generators, item writers, etc.).
• Incorporate item feedback from project managers, clients, and subject matter experts (standards, bias/sensitivity, content reviewers).
• Analyze data from pilot activities and use feedback for revisions.
• Analyze and interpret field test data to revise items or develop new items.
• Communicate and collaborate across teams.
• Adhere to quality control procedures.
• Prepare and maintain files and records (reports, notes, spreadsheets).
• Write and revise test item specifications.
• Maintain test item database.
• Prepare training samples, annotations, and scoring notes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience, or Master's degree.

Ideal candidate experience:

• Experience with K-12 English learners (ELs) in US school contexts.
• Experience teaching ESL.
• Experience developing ESL/EFL tests for K-12 students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of English language development and K-12 education standards/practices.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to feedback and evolving priorities.

Skills:

• Strong oral and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Excellent organization, planning, and time management.
• Proficiency in a language other than English.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel (1-3 times per year).

Compensation: Minimum Salary: $59,500.

Physical Demands:

Effective communication, regular sitting/standing, computer/office equipment use.

Additional Information:

This job description is a summary of duties, and tasks may vary. Not a contract. Management reserves right to revise.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity:

CAL provides equal employment opportunities.

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