English and Composition Scorers - MA
About the position 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. The Evaluation Systems group 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 and help to maintain professional standards. 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 English and Composition remotely for our Hadley office. Responsibilities • Evaluates responses of teacher candidates in multiple states. • Successfully internalizes training and scoring guide, participates in discussions. • Must be able to put aside personal biases and apply scoring guide according to rubric requirements. • Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program. • Engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities. • Pass a qualifying test before scoring. Requirements • Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. • Hold a current Massachusetts professional teaching certificate in English/Language Arts, or have teaching experience in English/Composition courses at the college level in Massachusetts AND be a current Massachusetts resident. • 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. Benefits • Starting rate of $17.50 per hour • Training and scoring are remote • Flexibility to work scoring sessions that suit your availability Apply tot his job