Freelance Item Writer (English Language Assessment), Assessment Services

Job Description External Job Title:      Freelance Item Writer (English Language Assessment), Assessment Services Location:                     Remote Reports to:                   Content Development Manager   Summary   Freelance Item Writers work with the Content Development team within the Assessment Services department. Item Writers play a critical role in the development of content for English language assessments, which provide evidence of English proficiency for academic admissions and government immigration programs. Item Writers work on a piece rate basis rather than hourly and report to the Content Development Manager.    Main Duties                                                Authoring unique passages and test items for English language assessments  Completing item writing training packages prior to commencing work  Attending remote training sessions and ongoing training activities as needed Reviewing and editing passages and items according to guidelines and feedback Attending and actively participating in online item review workshops Following test specifications and item writing best practices   Adhering to test security protocol and safeguarding confidentiality   Meeting content deadlines and managing assignment workload   Communicating effectively with the Content Development team  Working from a secure and private work location within Canada             Qualifications An undergraduate or higher degree in English, Linguistics, Education, TESL, or related discipline   Exceptional English writing and editing skills and ability to apply feedback Ability to author, review, and edit English language assessment content across a range of subject areas and difficulty levels ESL/EFL teaching and/or curriculum development experience   Knowledge of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) and/or the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is an asset TESL/TESOL/CELTA certification is an asset Item writing experience is preferred but not required Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency, or a valid Canadian work permit    Start Date                          TBD   Hourly Rate                       Piece rates per assignment (based on $50 CAD hourly rate)   Employment Type             Casual, freelance   Hours of Work                  According to content needs and item writer availability   Location                            Home or a secure and private location in Canada      The application process will include a screening task followed by online interviews for shortlisted candidates. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position. However, only candidates selected for the screening task will be contacted.