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Kaplan is seeking a Contractor to serve as an EPA Section 608 Universal Test Exam Question Reviewer, responsible for evaluating and improving exam questions in a remote, flexible setting.

Responsibilities: Review and improve batches of EPA Section 608 exam questions, ensuring accuracy and relevance, and provide feedback to content specialists.

Skills: Certification in EPA Section 608, strong attention to detail, excellent written communication, proficiency in Google Docs, and ability to manage a remote workload.

Qualifications: Prior experience in instructional content development or teaching related to EPA Section 608 is preferred.

Location: Remote/Nationwide, USA

Compensation: $5 / Hourly

Job Title 

EPA Section 608 Universal Test Exam Question Reviewer (Contractor) - Remote, Asynchronous

Job Description

About Kaplan:

Kaplan is a world leader in education, helping individuals achieve their educational and career goals. We provide a wide range of educational services, including test preparation, higher education, and professional training.

Project Description:

Kaplan is seeking a subject matter expert to join us as a Contractor to contribute to the development of a new quiz bank for the EPA Section 608 exam. This is a remote and asynchronous opportunity, allowing you the flexibility to complete the work outside of standard business hours. 

As a vital member of our content development process, you will leverage your expertise and certification to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and exam-like quality of our practice questions. You will work collaboratively with our Content Specialists, providing insightful feedback and revisions to help candidates effectively prepare for their EPA Section 608 exam.

Responsibilities:

• Review batches of EPA Section 608 exam questions provided by the Kaplan Content Specialist.
• Evaluate questions against a provided checklist, ensuring they accurately reflect the style, content, and difficulty of the actual EPA Section 608 exam.
• Make necessary revisions and improvements to questions to enhance their quality and exam relevance.
• Submit marked-up Google Documents for each batch, clearly tracking all changes using Google Docs' Track Changes feature.
• Ensure all content is accurate, error-free, and current with the latest EPA Section 608 exam specifications.
• Adhere to Kaplan's requested style guide in all revisions and submissions.
• Participate in Kaplan's standard content review cycle, addressing feedback on clarity, accuracy, formatting, and presentation.
• Rephrase, add, or remove content as needed based on review feedback.
• Respond to all review queries within 2 business days, or earlier if requested.
• Adhere to specified timelines for each batch of questions, as communicated by the Content Specialist.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification in the relevant field or holding the specific EPA Section 608 certification.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of the EPA Section 608 exam content and format.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.
• Proficiency in using Google Docs and Google Drive.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• Reliable internet access and communication methods.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience in instructional content development, particularly for the relevant exam.
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience in the relevant subject area.
• Familiarity with principles of effective test question design.

Compensation:

• $5.00 per problem reviewed.
• Payments will be issued after all content feedback has been reviewed and approved by Kaplan and no questions remain.

Timeline:

• Review of up to 10 problems: Deliverable due within 2 business days from receipt.
• Additional review of up to 200 problems: Deliverable due within 5 business days from receipt.
• Minimum of 10 hours per week, with the possibility of a total of up to 25 hours work.
• Specific deadlines for batches outside these sizes or requiring different turnaround times will be communicated by the Content Specialist upon assignment.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume or curriculum vitae highlighting your relevant experience and certification in EPA Section 608 as well as any relevant content development or teaching experience.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Contingent Worker

Job Functional Area 

Other Admin Staff

Business Unit

00073 Kaplan Grad

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Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

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