Test Development Assistant

American Institutes for Research

Test Development Assistant supporting NAEP and external assessment initiatives at nonprofit AIR. Reviewing assessment content, analyzing feedback, and coordinating partnerships and client engagements.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment development and analysis, with a strong understanding of U.S. education standards and K–12 assessment frameworks. Proficient in effective communication and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and stakeholder engagements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Assessment DevelopmentU.S. Education StandardsDigital K–12 AssessmentEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Assessment FrameworksDocument ReviewContent Knowledge in ReadingContent Knowledge in ScienceContent Knowledge in MathematicsTechnical Standards ApplicationUser Experience ReviewQuality Control Review

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRelationship BuildingProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsShared Documentation Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

National Background Investigation Services Clearance

Industry Keywords

K–12 AssessmentCurricular ProgramsContent Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all stages of assessment development, including collecting, analyzing, and reviewing assessment items, survey questionnaire items, frameworks, development documents, item statistics, content standards, and reporting
Participate in collecting, collating, and analyzing comments on assessment materials from team members, clients, and constituent groups
Perform user experience reviews of assessment platforms and quality control reviews of content integration into assessment platforms
Observe operational assessment activities including scoring, administration, and trainings, both virtual and in-person
Contribute to presentations and concise written summaries for technical and non-technical audiences
Manage outreach, records, and follow-up activities for partnerships and client engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Familiarity with digital K–12 assessment, assessment frameworks, and U.S. content standards
Content knowledge in reading or English/language arts, science, or mathematics
Knowledge of U.S. education standards, curricular programs, and assessment frameworks
Experience with document review and applying technical standards
One or two years of teaching experience
Effective communication skills for technical documentation and summaries
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
Ability to build and maintain internal and external working relationships
Proactive, solution-oriented approach and comfort engaging with stakeholders
Proficiency with common productivity and tracking tools, including spreadsheets and shared documentation platforms
Must be a U.S. citizen
Required to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Competitive compensation
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process
Drug-free work environment