Subject matter expert (sme) - math assessment authoring

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Math Assessment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to author high-quality math assessment items, including multiple-choice, graphing, modeling, and justification questions, as well as, write a storyboard for a review interactive. The SME will use AI to help create items and clone items, aligned to a proprietary set of math standards for grades 3 through 12, as well as, assist in writing a review storyboard. This role requires expertise in U. S. math curricula, strong assessment writing skills, and proficiency in authoring using AI. The work will begin immediately and proceed in batches, with clear guidance and oversight from a U. S.-based content lead.

Key Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise :

Demonstrate deep knowledge of math content and pedagogy across grades 3–12.

Ensure mathematical accuracy and grade-level appropriateness in all authored items.

Apply a clear understanding of how students at various grade levels interact with visual mathematical representations.

Standards & Guidelines Adherence : Adhere strictly to K12 writing and style guidelines specific to Math content development on Learning Mate’s Canvas instance. Ensure proper inclusion of relevant alt text for any images or diagrams used in the assessment items.

Quality Assurance (QA) & Revisions : Address and fix any QA issues related to content found on Learning Mate’s Canvas instance. Perform content fixes identified by the team in their instance by making revisions in the Learning Mate Canvas instance and uploading revised packages via the designated process.

Technical Arts Requirement : Collaborate with the team on items that require Technical Arts support (such as complex diagrams or simulations). Create mock-ups of images and diagrams, as well as provide data tables for assessment items as required. Fill necessary trackers for image requirements.

Use the provided AI tools to generate assessment items and then review and correct them as needed to align with the state standard and meet the DOK rigor requirements.

Item Authoring :

Author interactive, standards-aligned assessment items with AI assistance, using pre-set templates and item types (e.g., graphing tools, shading overlays, drag-and-drop).

Tag each item to the proprietary standard set.

Ensure all items meet project-specific guidelines for format, cognitive rigor (Bloom’s level and DOK level), and interactivity.

Project Execution and Collaboration :

Work efficiently and independently within assigned batches to meet deadlines.

Collaborate with a U. S.-based lead for feedback and clarification as needed.

Follow all documentation and alt text protocols to maintain quality and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Strong content knowledge in U. S. Math (Grades 3–12) , including visual representations of mathematical concepts, graphing, reasoning, and deep conceptual understanding.

Understanding of U. S. math standards and alignment.

Demonstrated experience authoring math items and question clones.

Demonstrated experience authoring storyboards for interactives.

Familiarity with assessment design principles and age-appropriate difficulty progression.

Knowledge of Bloom’s level and DOK levels and the ability to frame questions as per the designated levels.

Ability to write clear, concise alt text for visual math items.

Bachelor’s degree in K-12 education or mathematics education

Reliable access to the internet and technology for remote work.

Proven expertise as a Subject Matter Expert, specifically in Math (Grades 3 through 12)

Demonstrated experience in authoring high-quality, rigorous assessment items for state or standardized testing.

Strong understanding of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels and experience authoring questions at DOK Level 2 and DOK Level 3.

Familiarity with various question types, including multiple-choice, multiple-select, and short-answer, fill the blanks, matching list, choice matrix, etc.

High accuracy and turnaround time, as this is a very short project.

Ability to work within the Canvas LMS environment and follow specific content delivery requirements.