Specialist, Content Developer
The Assessment Services team at GED® Testing Service (GEDTS) is seeking a qualified individual who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning and assessment solutions for adult learners in the field of Social Studies. The successful candidate will work with a team of content specialists, psychometricians, and others on all aspects of GED® Social Studies test development including item development, test construction, test form review, and data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment Design & Development
Develop, review, and edit Social Studies assessment tasks, including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items
Participate in all activities related to Social Studies assessment development, including forms development and special projects
Lead, manage, and develop item writer training and assist in recruiting and training external item writers
Use content authoring and other technology tools to create, track, and edit items
Quality Assurance & Validation
Facilitate, and provide assessment expertise and guidance at virtual subject matter expert committee meetings (e.g., content review, fairness review, data review, etc.)
Ensure assessments align with relevant standards and meet high-quality content and statistical specifications
Engage in continual quality improvement to ensure fairness and accessibility of Social Studies assessment content
Work with psychometricians to analyze psychometric data and ensure test fairness, reliability, and validity
Project Management & Collaboration
Support and collaborate with existing Social Studies team
Participate in all Social Studies planning and scheduling activities and all phases of the assessment development workflow
Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the GEDTS Assessment Services Team, including the Senior Director of Assessment Services, Test Development Manager, other assessment content developers, project managers, and psychometricians
Coordinate and collaborate with other GED and Pearson areas and teams, as required
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Conduct program and industry-related research as required
Support cross-content GED® initiatives as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a content focus in a Social Studies discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience teaching secondary or post-secondary Social Studies
Experience creating or evaluating Social Studies assessment items aligned to high school learning standards (classroom based, district based, or state summative)
Excellent skills in grammar, editing, and writing
Excellent oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree with a content focus in Social Studies or related field
Strong knowledge of assessment design, universal design, and accessibility best practices
Familiarity with all phases of assessment development including item and passage writing, editing, data review, test building, and providing feedback
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $50,000 to $95,000
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through May 4, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
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Key Responsibilities
Assessment Design & Development
Develop, review, and edit Social Studies assessment tasks, including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items
Participate in all activities related to Social Studies assessment development, including forms development and special projects
Lead, manage, and develop item writer training and assist in recruiting and training external item writers
Use content authoring and other technology tools to create, track, and edit items
Quality Assurance & Validation
Facilitate, and provide assessment expertise and guidance at virtual subject matter expert committee meetings (e.g., content review, fairness review, data review, etc.)
Ensure assessments align with relevant standards and meet high-quality content and statistical specifications
Engage in continual quality improvement to ensure fairness and accessibility of Social Studies assessment content
Work with psychometricians to analyze psychometric data and ensure test fairness, reliability, and validity
Project Management & Collaboration
Support and collaborate with existing Social Studies team
Participate in all Social Studies planning and scheduling activities and all phases of the assessment development workflow
Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the GEDTS Assessment Services Team, including the Senior Director of Assessment Services, Test Development Manager, other assessment content developers, project managers, and psychometricians
Coordinate and collaborate with other GED and Pearson areas and teams, as required
Strategic Planning & Innovation
Conduct program and industry-related research as required
Support cross-content GED® initiatives as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a content focus in a Social Studies discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience teaching secondary or post-secondary Social Studies
Experience creating or evaluating Social Studies assessment items aligned to high school learning standards (classroom based, district based, or state summative)
Excellent skills in grammar, editing, and writing
Excellent oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree with a content focus in Social Studies or related field
Strong knowledge of assessment design, universal design, and accessibility best practices
Familiarity with all phases of assessment development including item and passage writing, editing, data review, test building, and providing feedback
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $50,000 to $95,000
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through May 4, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Apply To This Job