Subject Matter Expert (SME) - ELA Assessment Authoring

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment Author to develop and review assessment items aligned with state standards and test blueprints across seven US states for grades 3-8 and High School English I. This is a short-term, high-accuracy project requiring proven expertise in ELA instruction and assessment development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Learning Design team to generate and review AI-generated and SME-authored ELA assessment items and passages.
• Evaluate assessment items for content accuracy, clarity, pedagogical relevance and rigor, and alignment to state standards and Unpacked Standards Measurable Objectives (USMOs).
• Ensure questions align with specified Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels (30% DOK 1, 50% DOK 2, 20% DOK 3).
• Adhere to client writing guidelines for assessment items and passages.
• Author original assessment items and passages as needed, ensuring alignment with standards, pedagogical best practices, and client guidelines.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Inputs

To successfully complete the work, the SME will be provided with the following :