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Astrion

Chicken Little Test Engineer - Mid-Level

FL · On-site

... test item development life cycle. Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the system-under-test development life cycle. * Develops and write ...

AEVEX

Flight Test Engineer 3

Tampa, FL

... writing and recommendations to ensure on-time completion Provide project officer leadership ... test item modifications, maintenance and flight test requirements Review and identify potential ...

Dover Corporation

Test Technician II

Austin, TX

$22 - $30/hr

... test item to successive steps in test cycle * Ensure finished products meet quality standards ... Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English * Ability to work collaboratively ...

Dover Corporation

Test Technician II

Austin, TX · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

... test item to successive steps in test cycle * Ensure finished products meet quality standards ... Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English * Ability to work collaboratively ...

Dover Corporation

Test Technician II

Austin, TX

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

... test item to successive steps in test cycle * Ensure finished products meet quality standards ... Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English * Ability to work collaboratively ...

AEVEX

Flight Test Engineer 3

Tampa, FL · On-site

... report writing and recommendations to ensure on-time completion • Provide project officer ... item modifications, maintenance and flight test requirements • Review and identify potential ...

AEVEX

Flight Test Engineer 3

Tampa, FL · On-site

... report writing and recommendations to ensure on-time completion • Provide project officer ... item modifications, maintenance and flight test requirements • Review and identify potential ...

DPR Construction

Item Management Assistant

Orlando, FL

$39K - $45K/yr

Supports system and process testing for item management workflows by executing test steps ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong time management and problem-solving ...

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How much do test item writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for test item writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Does a Test Item Writer Do?

As a test item writer, you write questions and answers for use in various types of exams. This may involve creating multiple-choice questions, selecting content based on the expected educational attainment of test takers, or conforming to standardized test requirements for any given subject. Tests are particularly common in the educational industry but can also be used in situations like evaluating the skills of potential hires for a company. Most test item writers specialize in relevant areas, such as mathematics or biology. When questions do not have set answers, such as essay questions, this job usually involves creating a rubric for graders to reference when scoring.

What are test item writers?

Test item writers are professionals who design and develop questions or tasks (known as 'items') for assessments, such as standardized tests, certification exams, or classroom evaluations. Their responsibilities include creating questions that accurately measure the intended knowledge or skills, ensuring clarity and fairness, and aligning items with the test's objectives or curriculum standards. Test item writers often collaborate with subject matter experts and follow strict guidelines to maintain validity, reliability, and security in testing. They may specialize in particular subjects or grade levels and are essential to the assessment development process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Test Item Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Test Item Writer, you need a strong command of subject matter expertise, excellent writing skills, and a background in education or instructional design. Familiarity with assessment platforms, item banking software, and knowledge of standardized test frameworks is typically required. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to interpret testing standards help set outstanding writers apart. These skills ensure that assessment items are accurate, fair, and effective at measuring the intended knowledge or skills.

What are some common challenges Test Item Writers face when developing assessment questions?

Test Item Writers often encounter challenges such as ensuring questions are fair, unbiased, and accurately aligned with learning objectives or standards. Balancing clarity with appropriate difficulty is crucial, as poorly worded or ambiguous items can confuse test-takers and compromise results. Additionally, writers must frequently collaborate with subject matter experts and editors to review and revise items, which requires strong communication and adaptability. Keeping up with evolving assessment best practices and maintaining the security and originality of test content are also ongoing responsibilities.
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Test Development Coordinator

Test Development Coordinator

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

$41K - $55K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

University Of Kansas rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

104th of 560 rated colleges and universities

Job description

55% - Ensure expectations for validity, fairness, and quality assurance for items are met. Activities may include:
  • Reviewing and refining items written by external item writers in accordance with established standards of quality and internally and externally imposed deadlines.
  • Contributing to the development of task models and construct definitions based in Evidence Centered Design principles, and guiding the ELA team to apply the task models consistently when reviewing items.
  • Helping to resolve external, expert feedback on test items and test forms.
  • Contributing to the design of trainings and orientations for item writers, internal staff, and external reviewers.
  • Contributing to the identification, analysis, and improvement of existing processes and documentation to improve content validity.
35% - Coordinate and organize test development efforts, processes, and documentation. Activities may include:
  • Collaborating on test and item designs for innovative ELA assessments.
  • Coordinating workflow for ELA content at multiple stages of the test development process.
  • Contributing to the management of the test item pool.
  • Assembling and/or reviewing field test and operational test forms to meet blueprint, test design, and psychometric criteria.
  • Contributing to the identification, analysis, and improvement of existing processes and documentation to improve efficiency or meet best practice standards.
  • Preparing, reviewing, and editing test blueprints, performance level descriptors, responses to RFPs, and technical reports.
  • Collaborating with the psychometric and technology teams to create ancillary testing materials, such as interpretive guides, score reports, and website documents.
5% - Contribute subject matter expertise to grant-funded projects led by Lead Researchers and Principal Investigators.
5% - Special projects/other duties as assigned.,Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), a research center at the University of Kansas (KU), is seeking an English Language Arts Test Development Coordinator on our Test Development Team. The Test Development Coordinator will support and guide the production of operational, standards-based assessments by participating in test development efforts. These efforts span from initial item authoring through all stages of item refinement, review and field testing to final operational test forms construction. The Test Development Coordinator will primarily focus on ensuring that ELA assessment items support valid interpretations of test scores, adhere to industry best practices, and appropriately elicit observable evidence of targeted cognition as described by curricular standards for both general populations and for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate deep and thorough expertise with the Next Generation ELA Standards and will be familiar with a range of either classroom approaches and/or standardized assessment approaches to collecting evidence of student mastery of curricular standards. ATLAS applies principles of Evidence Centered Design (ECD) to its test design and development processes. Therefore, expertise and the ability to provide thought leadership to other members of the ELA team with regard to these principles in an assessment context is a plus.
ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students, with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners. ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill development, assessment design, and teacher professional development informs the center's map-based learning systems.
With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and operational alternate assessments, ATLAS is a leader in educational research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and commitment.
ATLAS is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a culture in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.
Visit the ATLAS website to learn how the center improves the learning landscape for all students.
KU employees have great benefits!
  • 176 hours of paid vacation per year
  • 96 hours of sick leave per year
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Retirement program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Educational and professional development opportunities

Visit the KU benefits website for more information.
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
KU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

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