Pearson·Hadley, Massachusetts
Evaluate test responses from New York teacher candidates based on established scoring standards. Participate in consensus scoring activities and implement strategies to reduce personal bias during evaluation.
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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 for our Malta, NY office: (NY) Associate, Scoring Services Business Health School Counselor Theater
A current teaching certification in the subject area you are applying for AND are currently teaching or have taught in schools (public or private) within the last three years (including regular substitute) OR are or have been educators from colleges or universities who have taught or advised a content relevant field within the last three years OR hold a degree in the content area and have held professional employment in the content area within the last three years Both active and recently retired practitioners can be eligible to score. Basic computer skills (keyboard, mouse) Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to maintain a confidential work environment Eligible to work in the United States Overall Responsibilities Evaluate responses to test questions by New York 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 Starting rate of $17.50 per hour Working remotely Working Conditions Training takes place before scoring begins. There may be a brief orientation meeting before the day of scoring occurs. Scoring sessions take place during the week Monday through Friday. Scoring sessions will occur on an intermittent basis, one day every 8 weeks. The scoring day runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., including training.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible. Information and guidelines on benefits offered is here.
Requires a current teaching certification and recent teaching experience, or a relevant degree with professional employment in the field within the last three years. Must possess basic computer skills and be eligible to work in the United States.
Market context
In Massachusetts, roles like Associate, Scoring Service are typically niche and can draw interest when organizations need language-specific assessment support. This position is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree plus either current Yiddish teaching certification or native/fluent Yiddish proficiency, along with U.S. work eligibility and basic computer skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your language credential and prepare examples of your computer-based work before applying.