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Job description

Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE) is seeking Engineering Assessment Content Developers. Content Developers will be responsible for writing and/or editing high-quality, curriculum-aligned end-of-course assessment content (test questions and data sets) for High School STEM courses.

Subject-matter expertise in Engineering, including:

Intro to Engineering Design
Engineering Essentials
Principles of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Digital Electronics
Environmental Sustainability

Content Developers will work closely with the Lead Content Editor, the Program Manager, and other freelance Content Developers.

Responsibilities:

Writing scenario-based items in a variety of formats and at various levels of complexity using a modern item authoring platform
Becoming familiar with HS engineering course curriculum
Attending virtual trainings and periodic content meetings
Researching and creating data sets and scenarios for use in item sets
Following all assessment guidelines and specifications
Revising stimuli and items in response to editor and client feedback
Meeting deadlines
By invitation, participating in virtual or in-person committee review meetings

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field
Strong writing skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching STEM courses related to Engineering at the High School level
Familiarity with STEM and CTE Engineering standards and frameworks
Experience developing STEM assessments and/or curricula

Scope: