Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist, English Language Arts (remote, Us)

Newsela

Remote, US
Compensated on a per-project basis; rates scaled t...
Fully remote
English language arts assessment item creation
Ccss and state-specific literacy standards alignment
Technology-enhanced item (tei) production
The job posting is for a Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist for English Language Arts at Newsela, a remote position focused on creating and curating educational assessment items. The role requires expertise in English Language Arts and educational assessment design to develop high-quality, standards-aligned content

Job Summary

  • You will play a key role in expanding the Newsela Item Bank by creating rigorous, standards-aligned English Language Arts assessment items.
  • The role requires selecting high-quality reading passages that meet specific Lexile requirements and validating content alignment using Depth of Knowledge frameworks.
  • This is a fully remote freelance position offering flexibility while contributing to a leading K-12 digital learning platform.

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The job posting is for a Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist for English Language Arts at Newsela, a remote position focused on creating and curating educational assessment items. The role requires expertise in English Language Arts and educational assessment design to develop high-quality, standards-aligned content.

Salary

Compensated on a per-project basis; rates scaled to scope and complexity; Not eligible for company-sponsored benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • English Language Arts assessment item creation
  • CCSS and state-specific literacy standards alignment
  • Technology-enhanced item (TEI) production
  • Lexile requirements and grade-level complexity analysis
  • Depth of Knowledge (DOK) classification
  • Unbiased and culturally responsive content review

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Formative platform navigation
  • Strong editorial style guide mastery
  • Ability to deliver work under tight deadlines
  • Collaborative remote work environment preference

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of commercial ELA assessment authoring experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of educational assessment design methodologies
  • Deep familiarity with CCSS and state-specific ELA frameworks
  • Mastery of rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) classification
  • Prior experience authoring technology-enhanced items (TEIs)
  • Legally authorized to work in the US

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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