K-12 Assessment Program Lead, Science at Learning Explorer

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

K-12 Science Assessment Design, Content Development, State Standards Alignment, Quality Assurance, Program Leadership, Project Management, Team Management, Curriculum Development, NGSS Standards, Stakeholder Support, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Training Development, Process Improvement, Content Review, Schedule Management

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

Job Purpose The K-12 Assessment Program Lead, Science leads the development, alignment, and quality assurance of high-quality K–12 science assessment content—specifically benchmark assessments. This role requires deep subject-matter expertise, strong knowledge of state-specific standards and assessment programs, and the ability to manage complex development workflows across staff and contractor teams, which in turn deliver high-quality benchmark assessments against a firm schedule based on K-12 high-stakes testing windows. The Assessment Program Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that benchmark assessments accurately reflect state requirements and support educators' instructional decision-making. This is a hybrid role that combines hands-on assessment development with program leadership, requiring both individual contribution and accountability for outcomes across a team. This position reports to the Assessment Content Director. Key Responsibilities Content Leadership & State Alignment Maintain deep expertise in K–12 science content, instructional approaches, and state-specific academic standards and assessments Interpret state blueprints, test specifications, and guidance documents to ensure assessments accurately reflect state requirements Monitor and incorporate updates to state standards, testing programs, and related initiatives Identify and prioritize content gaps and collaborate with leadership to develop content roadmaps and enhancement plans Assessment Development & Review Develop, align, and review assessment items and assessments (hands-on development approximately 20–40% of time, depending on development cycle needs) Oversee and enforce multi-layered quality review processes to maintain high standards across all deliverables Ensure assessment content is pedagogically sound, standards-aligned, and instructionally relevant Conduct senior-level reviews of items and assessments developed by team members to ensure content accuracy, alignment, and instructional quality Project & Team Management Plan, assign, and manage the work of staff and contractor subject-matter experts across item writing, alignment, assessment development, and review activities Manage development schedules and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of assessments and content updates against a firm schedule based on K-12 high-stakes testing windows Develop and deliver subject- and state-specific training and guidance for staff and contractors Serve as the science content lead on cross-functional initiatives supporting assessment product development (e.g., input to the assessment software development team) Process Improvement & Documentation Evaluate and refine content development and review processes to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability Develop and maintain clear documentation, guidelines, and best practices for assessment development Leverage collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Trello, proprietary software) to support workflows (e.g., item development and alignment, assessment development and reviews) and documentation Customer & Stakeholder Support Coordinate responses to specific customer inquiries related to content, alignment, and assessment design Support issue resolution by partnering with Customer Success, Services, Product, and Data teams as needed Required Skills & Attributes Bachelor’s degree in Science or Science Education; a Master’s degree is preferred Significant professional experience in K–12 science assessment design and development, with either an assessment vendor or a public school district curriculum department, is required; experience solely in postsecondary, corporate, or other non–K–12 assessment settings will not be considered Experience teaching science in a public K–12 school setting; high school science preferred Deep science content knowledge and understanding of K–12 learning standards at all grade levels; high school-level knowledge is necessary Deep knowledge of NGSS learning standards and instruction, and a proven ability to design and develop NGSS-aligned assessment content are necessary Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage staff and contractor teams Strong customer focus, with the ability to incorporate educator and district needs into decisions and deliverables Strong ability to quantify, manage, and report on budget, labor costs, and resource utilization Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and annual cycles of firm testing deadlines simultaneously, with flexibility to adapt to interruptions and shifting priorities to meet the needs of the business Ability to adapt and embrace change, and support new strategies that drive program growth and improvement Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Significant experience with K–12 assessment delivery platforms and content management systems Significant experience with Google Workspace and Kanban-style productivity tools (e.g., Trello) Location United States (Remote) Department Products Employment Type Full-Time Salaried Minimum Experience Experienced

Responsibilities

This role leads the development, alignment, and quality assurance of high-quality K–12 science benchmark assessment content, requiring deep subject-matter expertise and management of complex development workflows across internal staff and contractors. Key duties include maintaining content expertise, overseeing assessment item development and review processes, and managing team schedules to meet firm deadlines based on K-12 testing windows.