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Pearson is 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 provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, test administration, and test scoring. We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

Test 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 and 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.

Our Hadley, MA office has immediate openings for scorers in History and Middle School Humanities. All scoring is done remotely.

Key benefits

+ Work remotely

+ Work scoring sessions that suit your availability

+ Rate of $17.50/hour

Overall Responsibilities

+ Evaluate responses to test questions by Massachusetts teacher candidates

+ Internalize scoring standards, participate in discussions, and engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities

+ Recognize and discuss various types of bias (e.g., implicit bias, cultural bias, leniency bias, central tendency bias, halo effect) and effect strategies to reduce personal biases in scoring

+ Meet quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program, including passing 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 weekdays per 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

+ A current History or Middle School Humanities teaching license and current or recent experience teaching History at the middle school or high school level OR recent college-level teaching experience in the field

+ Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse)

+ Ability to sit for extended periods of time

+ Ability to maintain a confidential work environment

+ Eligibility to work in the United States

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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].

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