High School Engineering Assessment Content Developer

About this role

Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE) is seeking Engineering Assessment Content Developers. Content Developers will be responsible for writing and/or editing high-quality, curriculum-aligned end-of-course assessment content (test questions and data sets) for High School STEM courses.

Subject-matter expertise in Engineering, including:

• Intro to Engineering Design

• Engineering Essentials

• Principles of Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Civil Engineering and Architecture

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Digital Electronics

• Environmental Sustainability

Content Developers will work closely with the Lead Content Editor, the Program Manager, and other freelance Content Developers.

Responsibilities:

• Writing scenario-based items in a variety of formats and at various levels of complexity using a modern item authoring platform

• Becoming familiar with HS engineering course curriculum

• Attending virtual trainings and periodic content meetings

• Researching and creating data sets and scenarios for use in item sets

• Following all assessment guidelines and specifications

• Revising stimuli and items in response to editor and client feedback

• Meeting deadlines

• By invitation, participating in virtual or in-person committee review meetings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field

• Strong writing skills

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching STEM courses related to Engineering at the High School level

• Familiarity with STEM and CTE Engineering standards and frameworks

• Experience developing STEM assessments and/or curricula

Scope:

• Minimum 10-hour per week commitment

• Payment to be determined based on experience

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