Content Developer, Social Studies – 12 Month Limited Term

Pearson VUE

. Develop and review social studies test items and stimuli, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, and performance-based tasks across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and reviewing social studies assessment content, leveraging AI technologies to enhance quality and accessibility. Possesses strong communication, planning, and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and manage educational projects.

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Social Studies Assessment DevelopmentAI-Supported Content DevelopmentLarge-Scale Educational MeasurementTest Construction and ReviewEducational Trends Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Social Studies Test Item DevelopmentAssessment Specifications DevelopmentAI Content EvaluationEducational Measurement KnowledgeTest Blueprint Creation

Soft Skills

Outstanding Oral CommunicationOutstanding Written CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibility in Addressing Challenges

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered ToolsBasic Software ToolsEducational Content Creation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EducationBachelor's Degree in Social Studies

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale AssessmentsCognitive ComplexityItem Development Best PracticesEducational TrendsTest Development Managers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and review social studies test items and stimuli, including multiple choice, technology enhanced, extended response, cluster sets, and performance-based tasks across multiple grade levels for large-scale assessments
Help develop social studies item, passage, and test specifications, item development plans, test blueprints, and other ancillary documents
Leverage AI-powered tools to support the development, review, and enhancement of social studies assessment content, ensuring outputs meet quality and accessibility standards
Collaborate with team members to integrate AI-generated assets in assessment workflows, providing feedback using social studies content and educational expertise
Help select, assign, manage, and train item/passage writers and educators to develop social studies items based on standards, cognitive complexity, and item development best practices
Facilitate and support customer meetings and provide social studies assessment expertise
Facilitate activities related to test construction and review of composed test forms
Consult with customers in planning, status, and review meetings
Work closely with test development managers, content developers, psychometricians, and other Pearson groups
Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to educational content creation and assessment, including AI
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in education, social studies, or equivalent experience required
Five years’ experience as an elementary or secondary social studies teacher preferred
Professional knowledge of social studies and educational trends required
Some experience in large-scale educational measurement preferred
General knowledge of all phases of the development, processing, scoring, and reporting of large-scale assessments preferred
Demonstrated excellence in AI-supported content development, or clear evidence of strong potential and readiness to leverage AI effectively in content creation
Experience or familiarity with prompting, refining, and evaluating AI-generated content for education purposes
Skill in basic software tools and technology and the confidence necessary to work with unfamiliar programs
Demonstrated interest in learning about and adapting to new AI technologies as they evolve
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Ability to creatively and flexibly address challenges with a variety of audiences
Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on multiple activities and adapt to unexpected events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
E-Verify employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Not bonus eligible