Associate, Scoring Service

We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

Evaluation Systems 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 the subjects below remotely.

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Special Education

Qualifications

A scorer must;

• Hold an educator certification, have at least three years of teaching experience, and be teaching or have taught within the last three years;
• or be an instructor in an institution of higher education who, in the last three years, has taught classes corresponding to the field;
• or have continuing experience as a scorer in the content field after having met one of the above qualifications;
• OR be a National Board-Certified Educator;

Applicants should also…

• Possess basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse)
• The ability to sit for extended periods of time
• The ability to maintain a confidential work environment

Overall Responsibilities

• Evaluate artifacts submitted by teacher candidates
• Internalize scoring standards, participate in discussions, and engage with other scorers in consensus scoring activities
• Recognize and discuss various types of bias (e.g., implicit bias, cultural bias, leniency bias, central tendency bias, halo effect) and effect strategies to reduce personal biases in scoring
• Meet quality and productivity requirements established for the scoring program, including passing a qualifying test before scoring

Key benefits

• Houry rate of $25.00
• Working remotely

Working Conditions

• After an initial facilitated training session and qualification activity, scorers will work independently at times that work with their schedule.
• There may be a brief orientation meeting before the day of training occurs.

Note: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible. Information and guidelines on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Evaluation