Assessment Item Specialist, Science - Project Based Freelance Contributor (Remote, US)
NewselaUnited States
Posted March 25, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms.
Job Description
We are seeking an Assessment Item Specialist for Science (Project Based Freelance Contributor) to create high-quality, inquiry-based assessments for students and educators. The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a platform that supports academic success in classrooms nationwide.
Requirements
- Create original, standards-aligned Science assessment items, tasks, and stimuli
- Transfer and format existing Science assessments and items from district and state sources
- Produce and configure technology-enhanced items (TEIs) within the platform
- Conduct systematic quality assurance reviews of Science content
- Validate content alignment and cognitive rigor by accurately evaluating the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) for every assessment item
Benefits
- Flexible remote work
- Opportunity to make a difference in education