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| Title | Item Writing and Content Specialist Positions, Avant Assessment |
| Body | Avant Assessment is looking for candidates to fill the positions of Item Writing Specialist and Content Specialists to join a team of assessment developers working to create tests of language proficiency. Partnered with the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) at the University of Oregon, Avant Assessment is a world leader in web-based second-language assessment. Founded in 2001, Avant Assessment has established a strong presence in the field of online second-language assessment. Individuals interested in joining a growing company dedicated to improving language learning by providing assessments that measure proficiency and generate meaningful data for educators and students should choose Avant Assessment. Complete job descriptions are available on request. For the Item Writing Specialist, we are looking for individuals with the following qualifications: . Extensive item writing experience for testing targeting the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale . Advanced degree and/or professional background in educational measurement and language assessment . Ability to lead individuals within diverse groups working on complex projects . Ability to prioritize tasks and manage personnel to meet deadlines under pressure . Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail . Excellent communication and organization skills . Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs as needed . Ability to travel on an occasional basis for several days at a time For the Content Specialist, we are looking for individuals with the following qualifications: . Extensive experience with the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale for leveling test materials . Advanced degree and/or professional background in language assessment . Ability to lead individuals within diverse groups working on complex projects . Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail . Ability to prioritize tasks and manage personnel to meet deadlines under pressure . Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail . Excellent communication and organization skills . Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs as needed . Ability to travel on an occasional basis for several days at a time We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. For more information and a complete job description, please contact me directly. Jan D. McCoy, PhD Director of Assessment Avant Assessment Eugene, Oregon, USA tel: 541-338-9090 jmccoy@avantassessment.com www.avantassessment.com |
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| Inputdate | 2008-09-20 10:47:03 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2008-09-20 10:47:03 |
| Expdate | 2009-09-10 00:00:00 |
| Publishdate | 2008-09-22 00:00:00 |
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