Language Testing Specialist

The Language Testing Specialist plays a critical role in developing, reviewing, and revising test items for WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Screener, large-scale English language proficiency assessments for multilingual learners in grades 1-12.This position involves development of test items (linguistic content, graphics descriptions, scripts) that align to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework; implementing stakeholder feedback on the items; conducting qualitative analyses of student responses to items; conducting internal reviews, proofing, and mock administrations of test materials; selecting training responses for use in scoring; and quality control checks of test items prior to delivery and live administration.ESSENTIAL DUTIESEvaluate, review, and write test materials and documents, including providing feedback to team members on test item development Review and revise items for accuracy and appropriatenessWrite and refine graphics descriptions to support student comprehension of test itemsEvaluate and track changes to graphics for content accuracy and grade-level appropriatenessPrepare materials for internal and external reviews of test materialsCoordinate item development tasks of external consultants (theme generators, item writers, standards experts, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of test items Incorporate item feedback from project managers, clients, and other subject matter experts (standards experts, bias/sensitivity & content reviewers, etc.) at multiple stages of developmentAnalyze data from small scale pilot activities with new items; use teacher and student feedback to make revisionsAnalyze and interpret field test data to inform revisions to items or new item developmentCommunicate and collaborate within and across teams throughout the test development processAdhere to quality control procedures for print and computer-delivered items Prepare and maintain files and records (summary reports, electronic notes, spreadsheets, etc.)Write and revise test item specificationsMaintain test item databasePrepare training samples, annotations, and scoring notes for raters of speaking and writing responses