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The Psychometric Support Assistant I role at Cambium Learning Group involves assisting Psychometricians and Statisticians in the Assessment division with material production, data analysis, quality assurance, and technical reporting.

Responsibilities: Support Assessment division, generate item review materials, run data analysis programs, perform quality assurance, prepare technical reports, and review test forms.

Skills: Ability to conduct data analysis, attention to detail, and knowledge of R is a plus.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral and social sciences related field, self-motivated, organized, and strong communication skills.

Location: United States of America

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $40,000 - $55,000.

Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K–2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.

Job Overview:

As a Psychometric Support/Research Assistant at Cambium Assessment, you will provide support and assistance to our Assessment division which includes Psychometricians & Statisticians that deliver secure, reliable, and scalable assessment solutions. You will assist in generating and producing materials for item review, running data analysis programs, and performing quality assurance checks on analysis outputs. In addition, you will assist in the preparation of technical reports and validity studies, review all field test and operational test forms, and coordination of client schedules and communications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Psychometric Support/Research Assistants support and assist Assessment division Psychometricians and Statisticians
• Generating and producing materials for item review and standard setting meetings
• Running data analysis programs
• Performing quality assurance checks on analysis outputs
• Preparation of technical reports and development
• Assist with validity studies and review of all field test and operational test forms.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral and social sciences, including psychology, economics and sociology.
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Conscientious, high attention to detail and able to take responsibility for ensuring the successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Interest in education.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• R knowledge (a plus)

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