The College Board · 3 days ago
AP Assessment Fellow, African American Studies
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Learn about item development and management from authoring to administration
Support training and collaboration with subject-matter experts (SMEs), typically college professors and secondary school teachers on how to author assessment content
Understand assessment development protocols, translation between academics and technical experts (psychometricians), and the development of formative assessment materials and resources
Learn how to select appropriate stimulus material and apply best assessment practices.
Support the development and management of all assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Understand AP Exam development and alignment with approved curricula and test specifications.
Support Development Committee meetings and understand how to engage and support these meetings within a discipline.
Attend and support the scoring of student AP Exams at the annual scoring event in person and online through the AP Reading
Contribute to learning and best practices related to assessment by participating in regular discussions with other AP Curriculum & Assessment staff members on the current assessment standards and practices to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP’s assessment directions within the larger educational and assessment community.
Contribute to processes for efficient, high quality assessment development.
Qualification
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Required
Masters degree in African American Studies or a related field, and knowledge of current trends in the discipline
3+ years professional experience post-college
Emerging interest and ability in assessment and curriculum design
Experience developing assessments or curriculum for own classroom
Strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
Resourceful, intellectually curious, empathetic
Highly effective at building relationships across lines of difference
Superior oral and written communications skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Meticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofread
Excellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for tracking
Technical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and tools
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to collaborate with staff at all levels
Willingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback with positivity
Contributes to a culture of timely and kind feedback, displaying openness to new ideas, approaches, and growth
Adapts to new circumstances and approaches
Effectively uses data and relevant experience
Contributes to a culture of trust, respect, and belonging
Strong customer service orientation
Willingness to travel up to 6 times a year (domestic), with an additional 2 weeks in May/June for the Annual 'AP Reading'
Preferred
Doctorate in the discipline is strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Retirement benefits with a generous matching program
Annual bonuses
Opportunities for salary growth over time through base compensation increases, merit raises and promotions
Company
The College Board
College Board is a non-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the Advanced Placement Program, the SAT, Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, BigFuture, and more.
1,001-5,000 employees
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