Assessment Content Specialist, Social Studies

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. Work independently and collaboratively with the social studies team to create, review, format, and revise test items based on state social studies standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work independently and collaboratively with the social studies team to create, review, format, and revise test items based on state social studies standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines.
Design well-rounded assessments to meet customer needs.
Review assessments at multiple grade levels and content areas.
Align social studies items to state standards for multiple states.
Resolve and respond to customer feedback.
Participate in creation of curriculum documents such as pacing guides and sample questions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in social studies education.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a social studies teacher on the middle or high school level.
Strong understanding of social studies curriculum expectations and state learning standards (expertise in U.S. History and Civics/Government content preferred).
Critical thinker and problem solver who appropriately gives and receives constructive feedback.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Experience working with student assessment content products, including test item banks and standardized assessments preferred.
Proficiency in working with new software and performing a variety of tasks on the computer.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and G-Suite (experience with Slack and Smartsheet is a plus).
Ability to maintain a strict code of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined work style.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth.
The technology and tools you need to do your best work.
Motivosity employee recognition program.
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection.

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Hard Skills & Tools

social studies educationU.S. HistoryCivicstest item banksstandardized assessmentscurriculum developmentassessment designgrade-level appropriatenessstate learning standardscustomer needs assessment

Soft Skills

critical thinkingproblem solvingconstructive feedbackwritten communicationverbal communicationmulti-taskingprioritizationorganizationattention to detaildiscipline

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in social studies education