
Biology Item Writer
Derivita
Full time
Copywriting and Editing
United States
Hiring from: United States
Salt Lake City or Remote
Company
Derivita, n. de-RIH-vih-ta'
As a Biology Item Writer, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing items for Biology. Items may be used in a variety of contexts, including formative and summative assessments, benchmarks, and homework. You will work collaboratively with other content creators and subject matter experts to ensure that all items are accurate, rigorous, and aligned with the latest educational standards.
This is a remote, independent contractor position that offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Company
Derivita, n. de-RIH-vih-ta'
- We are an education technology company that is solving real problems for teachers and students.
- Our mission is to empower teachers to remove obstacles in education and increase the number of students receiving degrees by providing them with high-quality item banks, standard-aligned assessments, and in-class engagement tools.
- We have momentum with our early adopters, we are well-funded, and we have a great team. This is our second successful EdTech company.
- Derivita is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
As a Biology Item Writer, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing items for Biology. Items may be used in a variety of contexts, including formative and summative assessments, benchmarks, and homework. You will work collaboratively with other content creators and subject matter experts to ensure that all items are accurate, rigorous, and aligned with the latest educational standards.
This is a remote, independent contractor position that offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, review, and revise Biology assessment items.
- Write straightforward and easy-to-follow specifications of each assessment item, following a template.
- Create or locate openly licensed charts and graphs to be used as stimulus for items.
- Create items that require analysis of data to deepen students’ knowledge of Biology.
- Ensure that items are aligned to appropriate state standards.
- Collaborate with other content creators and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and rigor of items.
- Subject matter expertise in Biology. Masters in Biology or related fields preferred.
- Knowledge of state and NGSS standards for Biology.
- Experience as a teacher or assessment developer in Biology.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Familiarity with digital assessment tools and technology.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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