Job Description

Council for Aid to Education (CAE) is seeking Biomedical Science Content Developers.   Content Developers will be responsible for writing and/or editing high-quality, curriculum-aligned end-of-course assessment content for High School STEM courses.

 

Subject-matter expertise in Biomedical Science:

  • Human Body Systems 
  • Principles of Biomedical Science
  • Medical Interventions


Content Developers will work closely with the Lead Content Editor, the Program Manager, and other freelance Content Developers.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Writing scenario-based items in a variety of formats and at various levels of complexity using a modern item authoring platform
  • Familiarizing with HS course curriculum and standards
  • Attending virtual trainings and periodic content meetings
  • Researching and creating data sets and scenarios for use in item sets
  • Following all assessment guidelines and specifications
  • Revising stimuli and items in response to editor and client feedback
  • Meeting deadlines
  • By invitation, participating in virtual or in-person committee review meetings

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or extensive coursework in Biology
  • Strong writing skills
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching Biology or BMS at the High School level
  • Familiarity with STEM and CTE standards and frameworks
  • Experience developing STEM assessments and/or curricula

 

Scope:

  • Exact start date and schedule are to be determined, but the project is a multi-year project and the first phase will begin in October 2023 and run through end of January 2024
  • Minimum 10-hour per week commitment
  • Payment to be determined based on experience