The Language Testing Specialist plays a critical role in developing, reviewing, and revising test items for WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Screener, large-scale English language proficiency assessments for multilingual learners in grades 1-12.This position involves development of test items (linguistic content, graphics descriptions, scripts) that align to the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework; implementing stakeholder feedback on the items; conducting qualitative analyses of student responses to items; conducting internal reviews, proofing, and mock administrations of test materials; selecting training responses for use in scoring; and quality control checks of test items prior to delivery and live administration.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:     Research and write test items aligned to item specifications and revise based on feedback from test development content managers     Evaluate, review, and revise test materials and documents, including providing feedback to both external consultants and fellow team members on test item development     Write and refine graphics descriptions to support student comprehension of test items     Evaluate and track changes to graphics for content accuracy and grade-level appropriateness     Prepare materials for internal and external reviews of test materials     Coordinate item development tasks of external consultants (theme generators, item writers, standards experts, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of test items     Incorporate item feedback from project managers, clients, and other subject matter experts (standards experts, bias/sensitivity & content reviewers, etc.) at multiple stages of development     Analyze data from small scale pilot activities with new items; use teacher and student feedback to make revisions     Analyze and interpret field test data to inform revisions to items or new item development     Communicate and collaborate within and across teams throughout the test development process     Adhere to quality control procedures for print and computer-delivered items     Prepare and maintain files and records (summary reports, electronic notes, spreadsheets, etc.)     Write and revise test item specifications     Maintain test item database     Prepare training samples, annotations, and scoring notes for raters of speaking and writing responses
