Item Writer I

Location: Remote, United States; must reside and work in the United States

Company

hirify.global develops academic assessments using content expertise and technology, including standardized tests covering Reading and Literacy.

What you will do

• Develop passages and create test questions for client-specific academic assessment projects.
• Use state specifications to develop assessment content.
• Participate in group reviews, take notes, apply feedback, and implement post-client and committee edits.
• Understand and apply scoring techniques across different item types.
• Independently develop passages and complete final web approvals and post-committee cleanup.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field plus 0–3 years of experience.
• ELA expertise, including Reading and Literacy content knowledge.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and multitasking skills.
• Required travel: 1–6 weeks per year, typically 2–5 days at a time.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to balance work and life.
• Collaborative and inclusive virtual work culture focused on results.
• Remote employees must have reliable cable or fiber broadband with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Camera-on participation is required for video interviews and ongoing virtual meetings.
• Reimbursement is available for setting up a home or remote office.

Hiring process

• Successful candidates must participate in video-based interviews and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on.
• Note-taking tools, reference materials, and AI-powered tools are prohibited during interviews and other selection activities unless prior written approval is obtained; accommodation requests should be discussed with Talent Acquisition in advance.