Language Test Development Coordinator

CAL Classification: Research Assistant III
Program Area: Language Testing
Salary: $40,808-$57,989
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (full time)
Position Available: Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The Language Test Development Specialist assumes responsibilities for coordinating the day-to-day development activities of PODER, a Spanish academic language proficiency test for students in grades K through 5.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and participate in the development, review, and revision of test specifications, items, graphics and forms;
• Coordinate and participate in planning, conducting, and analyzing cognitive labs;
• Coordinate and participate in recruiting, planning, conducting, and analyzing field tests;
• Coordinate the PODER project’s test development tasks to ensure effective work flow;
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure that all project milestones are met in a timely and effective manner;
• Ensure project staff members have resources to do their job;
• Oversee day-to-day implementation of task assignments;
• Communicate with external project partners;
• Find solutions to problems as they arise;
• Review, edit, and revise test forms;
• Document all feedback from all sources, and ensure that feedback is implemented, following a quality control protocol;
• Communicate with the Project Director and Associate Project Managers on timelines and deliverables;
• Draft reports and ancillary test materials.

Limited travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
Master’s degree in Linguistics, Education, or related discipline is required. Degree in Bilingual Education, Biliteracy, Elementary Education, or Teaching preferred.

Experience
Successful candidate will have 5 or more years of experience working with Spanish speakers or learners in PreK-5. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing language assessments in an educational context and will also have experience using technology in an educational setting. Teaching experience in the areas of reading, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. A commitment to improving education, particularly for Spanish speakers, is essential. The preferred candidate will be a self-motivated self-starter, with excellent skills in the following areas: organization, planning, and time management; oral and interpersonal communication; and writing, editing, and proofreading. The ability to work independently and to work successfully in a team environment is essential.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER:

Mail:
Center for Applied Linguistics
Phyllis Pointer-Tate
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 12-07

Electronically:
jobs@cal.org
Attn: Recruitment 12-07

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CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.

The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.

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