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