The Center for Applied Linguistics is a nonprofit organization promoting access, equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.

The mission of the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is to promote language learning and cultural understanding by serving as a trusted source for research, resources, and policy analysis. Through its work, CAL seeks solutions to issues involving language and culture as they relate to access and equity in education and society around the globe.

**Applicants must submit a Résumé and Cover Letter to be considered for this position.**

The Center for Applied Linguistics is located in Washington DC. This is a hybrid position, and the employee may choose to work in their preferred combination of in person at the office in a hoteling capacity, or remotely. Staff may work from locations outside of Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia if approved for telework. However, this position is not open to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or the U.S. Territories.

Position duration: This position is grant-funded through September 30, 2026. Continued employment past the end of the grant is contingent on securing additional funding from other sources.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Test Development Manager will serve as manager for a complex online multi-year multilingual, multimodal, formative assessment development, and research project in multilingual learner science classroom settings in the elementary grades.

This position will require up to 30% of travel to North Carolina.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage timelines for a complex online formative assessment development and research project
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the project
• Coordinate with PI and Co-PI on all project activities
• Manage the development of standards-aligned science test items
• Coordinate data collection across multiple schools in North Carolina
• Provide project-related professional development activities
• Contribute to multilingual learner family communications and outreach activities
• Conduct qualitative analysis
• Ensure all quality control procedures are followed in test development processes
• Coordinate pilot testing
• Communicate with technology team and support user testing
• Solicit, evaluate, and oversee implementation of feedback from funder, external reviewers, and stakeholders
• Prepare project reports, memos, and other documentation as needed
• Supervise and manage one research assistant
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, in a relevant field, and 4 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience in test development
• Experience in developing test items
• Project management experience
• Experience with multilingual learner education

Preferred

• Experience with qualitative research.
• Experience with formative assessment
• Experience with rubric development
• Experience with assessment technology
• Experience with science education for multilingual learners
• English and Spanish fluency

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of standards-based science education
• Strong ability to work with online and digital solutions
• Knowledge of instructional practices and strategies appropriate for multilingual learners
• Ability to coordinate staff across multiple tasks to meet deadlines and quality control expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, flexible, and able to show leadership to attain team goals
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining sight of the big picture
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred)

COMPENSATION:

Minimum Salary: $64,745 Annually

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. The employee may be required to sit or stand in a stationary position for 50% of the time. This position constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. CAL adheres to ADA compliance and guidelines as a common practice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CAL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CAL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CAL employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.