Texas Scoring Assistant - Science of Teaching Reading
Pearson
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The Evaluation Systems group of Pearson is recruiting currently certified Texas state teachers and recent retirees to score the constructed response components of the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program.
**We are currently hiring current or recently retired teachers to score the Science of Teaching Reading assessment.**
* Scoring the Texas Educator Certification Examinations provides educators with a unique opportunity to network with peers, support their profession, and stay up-to-date with current practices and content.
* Scorers are provided with the opportunity to learn a process for evaluating responses to performance assignments, effectively and fairly.
* Scorers are provided with a thorough orientation to the methodology of how to score responses and gain valuable assessment skills in the process.
* All scoring is done during the day on weekdays remotely via Teams. Scoring sessions are conducted every week for two days and scorers are scheduled based on their availability.
* Compensation is hourly at $17.50 per hour.
**Applicants must meet all of the following:**
+ **Have at least three years of experience** teaching Reading in the state of Texas
+ Have taught Reading related courses in a state of Texas classroom **within the past three years**
+ Reside in the state of Texas
+ Hold a bachelor's degree
+ Comply with the ethical obligations under §SBEC 230.21 (g) including, but not limited to:
1. _An educator, candidate, or other test taker shall not:_
1. _solicit information about the contents of test items on an examination that the educator, candidate, or other test taker has not already taken from an individual who has had access to those items, or offer information about the contents of specific test items on an examination to individuals who have not yet taken the examination; or_
2. _otherwise engage in conduct that amounts to violations of test security or confidentiality integrity, including cheating, deception, or fraud._
+ **Agree to NOT:**
+ use training/experience as a scorer to receive compensation for any work in test preparation related to this assessment
+ take the Science of Teaching Reading exam within 180 days of scoring
**AND**
**Must meet one of the following:**
+ Be a PK–12 teacher who holds a valid and current teaching certificate in the state of Texas to teach Reading
+ Be an EPP faculty member of a program, approved by the state of Texas, that offers Reading programs
+ Be an EPP faculty member teaching courses, approved by the state of Texas, for Reading certification
+ Be a National Board Certified Teacher in one of the following:
+ Literacy: Reading Language Arts
+ Be an educator who has scored the Science of Teaching Reading exam within the past 3 years
Retired educators are eligible if they have the appropriate certification and have taught within the previous three years.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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**Job:** PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
**Organization:** Assessment & Qualifications
**Schedule:** PART\_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Req ID:** 18602
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