Project Based Freelance Contributor - Assessment Item Specialist, Social Studies (Remote, US)

As an Assessment Item Specialist for Social Studies, you will play a key role in expanding the Newsela Item Bank, ensuring students have access to high-quality, inquiry-based assessments.

Requirements

• 1 year of direct experience writing and reviewing Social Studies assessment items on a commercial scale
• Comprehensive understanding of educational assessment design, including formative, common, and summative assessments
• Deep familiarity with state-specific social studies standards and the C3 Framework
• Ability to apply strict standards alignment principles
• Mastery of rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK)
• Technical item production experience, authoring technology-enhanced items (TEIs) and navigating digital assessment platforms
• Editorial excellence with thorough grasp of established style guides and best practices
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail

Benefits

• Flexible freelance contract
• Collaborative remote environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a platform that supports academic success in classrooms nationwide