Content Developer, Physical Sciences

Pearson VUE

Content Specialist developing K-12 assessments for physical sciences in collaboration with education departments. Looking for flexible content experts to join the Measurement & Learning team.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and reviewing educational assessment content, leveraging AI technologies to enhance quality and accessibility. Possesses strong knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards and experience in large-scale assessments.

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Content DevelopmentNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS)AI-Powered ToolsEducational MeasurementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Test Item DevelopmentAssessment SpecificationsAI Content EvaluationEducational TrendsLarge-Scale Assessment Processing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesBasic Software Tools

Industry Keywords

Educational AssessmentContent Assessment ExpertiseTest ConstructionCognitive ComplexityPerformance-Based Tasks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and review content-specific test items, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, performance-based tasks, and simulations across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
Help develop item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
Leverage AI-powered tools to support the development, review, and enhancement of assessment content, ensuring outputs meet quality and accessibility standards
Collaborate with team members to integrate AI-generated assets in assessment workflows, providing feedback using content and educational expertise
Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide content assessment expertise
Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
Consult with the customer as required, including participation in planning, status, review meetings, etc.
Work closely with test development managers, other content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to educational content creation and assessment, including AI
Perform other duties as assigned
Some travel required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, or equivalent experience required
Experience as a middle-grade or secondary teacher in the field of physical sciences, or teaching at the post-secondary level with demonstrable ability to adapt for younger audiences
Professional knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Science Education, and broader educational trends required
Some experience in large-scale, educational measurement preferred
General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
Demonstrated excellence in AI-supported content development, or clear evidence of strong potential and readiness to leverage AI effectively in content creation
Experience or familiarity with prompting, refining, and evaluating AI-generated content for education purposes
Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
Demonstrated interest in learning about and adapting to new AI technologies as they evolve
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program