Assessment Item Specialist (Edtech)

TL;DR

Assessment Item Specialist (Edtech): Creating and curating high-quality, standards-aligned ELA assessment items and stimuli for K-12 students with an accent on CCSS alignment and cognitive rigor. Focus on producing technology-enhanced items (TEIs), conducting quality assurance reviews, and validating Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels.

Location: Remote (US). Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Compensation: Per-project basis

Company

hirify.global is a leading education technology company providing AI-powered solutions to unlock student engagement and empower teachers in K-12 classrooms.

What you will do

• Create original, standards-aligned ELA assessment items and tasks mapped to CCSS or state literacy standards.
• Curate high-quality reading passages based on Lexile requirements and grade-level complexity.
• Format and transfer ELA assessments from district and state sources into the Formative platform.
• Produce and configure technology-enhanced items (TEIs) with accurate metadata tagging.
• Perform QA reviews to ensure content is unbiased, culturally responsive, and meets editorial standards.
• Validate cognitive rigor by evaluating the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) for each item.

Requirements

• 1+ year of professional experience writing and reviewing ELA assessment items on a commercial scale.
• Expertise in educational assessment design, including formative, common, and summative assessments.
• Deep familiarity with CCSS and state-specific ELA frameworks.
• Mastery of rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) classification.
• Experience authoring technology-enhanced items (TEIs) in digital platforms.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and teachers.
• Flexible freelance contract with pricing provided upfront for each assignment.