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The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson offers dynamic teacher licensing and performance assessment solutions. Our custom teacher licensure testing programs are 100 percent aligned to state standards. We also provide a wide variety of teacher licensure testing services such as test development, administration, and scoring.  We work in a collaborative environment and are passionate about education.

Scoring offers the opportunity to network with other professionals and stay abreast of the latest developments in your field. Scorers have a direct impact on the quality of the next generation of teachers and help to maintain professional standards. Scorers enjoy the change of pace, the mental challenge and the opportunity to give back to their educational field.

 

We have immediate openings for candidates to score Technology and Engineering exams for MTEL remotely for our Hadley office.

 

Key benefits

Rate of $17.50/hour. Training and review are part of every session. Flexibility to work scoring sessions that suit your availability

 

Overall Responsibilities

Evaluates responses of teacher candidates in Massachusetts. Successfully internalizes training and scoring guide, participates in discussions. Must be able to put aside personal biases and apply scoring guide according to rubric requirements. Meets quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program. Engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities. Pass a qualifying test before scoring.

 

Working Conditions

Scoring sessions are typically one day long and occur once every 2 months. The scoring day is on a weekday and runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or higher, and A current Massachusetts Technology and Engineering teaching license AND are currently under district contract to teach in Massachusetts public schools or have been under district contract to teach in Massachusetts public schools within the last two years OR Recent college level teaching experience in Technology and Engineering Both active and retired teachers can be eligible to score, provided they hold a current teaching license. Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse) Have the ability to meet via online meetings using a personal computer with web camera, microphone, and speakers Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to maintain a confidential work environment Eligible to work in the United States