Educational Content (Science) Assessment Specialist

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Product team leads the direction, coordination, output, quality, and enhancements to PowerSchool’s product portfolio. This dynamic, multi-functional team ensures the effective rollout of new products across the platform, packages and positions products to appeal to consumers, and helps set the future direction and pace of innovation in our organization.

Description

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

   

  • Research and share knowledge of state, national, and global academic standards, specifically NGSS
  • Work collaboratively with assessment specialists and item writers toprovidedetailed and timely feedback for content creation based upon best practices for assessment item development 
  • Develop, follow, and/or deliver item/assessment development plans aligned to state and national academicstandards
  • Complete bias and sensitivity reviews
  • Assess andmaintaincontent developed by PowerSchool and/or third parties 
  • Develop and deliver content-related professional development to staff and clients (asdeemednecessary) 
  • Respond to client inquiries, comments, and suggestions
  • Participatein professional development activities 
  • Complete other assigned duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year or less of relevant and related work experience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in K-12 education, preferred

• Sound knowledge of assessment item development

• Strong familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

• Thorough understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s DOK

• Understanding of instructional and assessment processes

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency, general computer literacy

• Able to cope with strict time management requirements

• Able to work cohesively with a team

• Able to follow and complete directives in a timely manner

• Able to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Self-evaluation and motivation tendencies toward expanded growth and quality control

• Travel occasionally, up to 10%, for key moments such as team summits, training, customer meetings, company events, etc., with increased frequency during peak periods based on business demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience teaching science and/or developing science assessments

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)


• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts


• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability


• Comprehensive 401(k) plan


• Generous Parental Leave


• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)


• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $66,300 - $90,100 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.