Touchstone Grader (Science)

Graders evaluate submitted student work for content, competency and adherence to the instructions and rubric. Graders are held to efficiency and quality goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurately read and measure student performance based against a grading rubric.

• Collaboratively work with the Lead for the course(s) to provide the student with constructive, supportive and concise  feedback.

• Complete grading rubrics and leave detailed feedback and comments for the learner.

• Check student submissions for plagiarism and for grammar.

• Provide in-context feedback and scoring using the Sophia-provided rubric.

• Participate in calibration efforts to ensure consistency of quality for our learners.

Job Skills:

• Subject matter competency.

• Prioritization and time management skills.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Exhibits sound judgment in making decisions.

• Ability to keep accurate records.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Work Experience:

• Current or prior HS or Post-secondary teaching experience in science.

Education:

            • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required; Master’s degree is preferred.

Certificates, licenses and registrations:

• None

Other:

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Typical office setting.

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.

• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.

• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.

• Access information using a computer.

• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.

• Effectively cope with stressful situations.

• Strong mental acuity.

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.