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We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

Evaluation Systems of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are 100 percent aligned to state standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

Scoring offers the opportunity to network with other professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in your field. Scorers have a direct impact on the quality of the next generation of teachers, help to maintain professional standards and promote equitable practices in education. Scorers enjoy the change of pace, the mental challenge and the opportunity to give back to their educational field.

We have immediate openings for candidates to score History and Middle School Humanities History remotely for our Hadley, MA office.

Key benefits

* Rate of $17.50/hour.

* Flexibility to work scoring sessions that suit your availability

* Working remotely

Overall Responsibilities

* Evaluates responses of teacher candidates in Massachusetts.

* Successfully internalizes training and scoring guide, participates in discussions.

* Must be able to recognize and discuss various types of bias (e.g., implicit bias, cultural bias, leniency bias, central tendency bias, halo effect) and put strategies into effect to reduce personal biases in scoring.

* Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program.

* Engages with other scorers in consensus scoring activities.

* Pass a qualifying test before scoring.

Working Conditions

Training takes place before scoring begins. There may be a brief orientation meeting before the day of scoring occurs.

Scoring sessions are typically two days long and take place during the week Monday through Friday. Scoring sessions will occur once every month. The scoring day runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training.

Qualifications

* A bachelor’s degree or higher, and

* A current History or Middle School Humanities teaching license OR recent college-level teaching experience in field.

* Currant or recent teaching experience in History at the middle school or high school level.

* Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse)

* Ability to sit for extended periods of time

* Ability to maintain a confidential work environment

* Eligible to work in the United States

NOTE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

**Job:** Evaluation

**Job Family:** LEARNING\_&\_CONTENT\_DELIVERY

**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications

**Schedule:** PART\_TIME

Workplace Type:

**Req ID:** 20985