The Assessment Services team at GED® Testing Service (GEDTS) is seeking a highly qualified Senior Assessment Content Specialist who will contribute to the delivery of high-quality learning and assessment solutions for adult learners in mathematics. The successful candidate will work with a team of content specialists, psychometricians, project managers, and cross-functional teams on all aspects of GED® Mathematics test development, including innovative AI-powered tutorial development, item creation, test construction, forms review, and data analysis. This senior-level position requires demonstrated leadership in assessment projects and the ability to coordinate innovative educational technology initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment Design & Development
Lead and facilitate content development in mathematics across middle school, high school, and early college levels
Develop, review, and edit mathematics assessment tasks, including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items
Ensure appropriate high school end-of-course rigor and complexity in mathematical items
Lead activities for item development, forms development, and special mathematics assessment projects
Quality Assurance & Validation
Facilitate and provide mathematics assessment expertise at virtual subject matter expert committee meetings (e.g., content review, fairness review, data review, etc.)
Ensure assessments align with relevant mathematics standards and meet high-quality content and statistical specifications
Work with psychometricians to analyze data and ensure test fairness, reliability, and validity
Project Management & Leadership
Coordinate multiple assessment development activities and adapt to changing priorities
Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for complex mathematics assessment projects
Lead, manage, and develop item writer training programs and assist in recruiting external mathematics content developers
AI Integration & Innovation
Coordinate with cross-organizational teams to design and develop innovative AI-powered mathematics tutorials that support learners
Lead content development for initiatives integrating artificial intelligence into adaptive learning systems for personalized mathematics instruction
Collaborate with product and technology teams to implement AI-driven assessment and tutoring solutions
Collaboration & Strategic Leadership
Work closely with the Test Development Manager, Senior Director of Assessment Services, other subject area content leads, psychometricians, and Pearson/GEDTS groups
Represent GEDTS at conferences and professional mathematics education events
Support cross-content GED® initiatives and collaborate with existing mathematics teams
Conduct program and industry-related research in mathematics assessment and AI applications
Coordinate with technology and product teams to implement innovative mathematics learning solutions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field
5+ years of mathematics teaching experience at middle school, high school, or early college level
3+ years experience in mathematics assessment development, including high-stakes assessment programs
Project management experience, including leading assessment development projects
Experience with artificial intelligence applications in education, particularly in mathematics tutoring or adaptive learning systems
Experience performing all phases of assessment development including item writing, editing, data review, test building, and providing feedback for continual improvement
Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate cross-functional initiatives
Experience writing, reviewing, and editing mathematics items aligned to high school equivalency learning standards
Strong knowledge of assessment best practices, universal design, and accessibility principles
Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills and broad knowledge of assessment technology tools and AI platforms
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, providing innovative solutions to complex problems
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in mathematics education, Educational Technology, or related field
Experience leading AI or educational technology implementation projects
Background in creating content for adaptive learning systems or intelligent tutoring systems
Experience with machine learning applications in educational assessment
Previous experience in adult education or GED preparation programs
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $70,000 to $100,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through May 4, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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Job: Learning Subject Matter Experts
Job Family: LEARNING\&\CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 23576
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