High School Engineering Assessment Content Developer

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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