Senior Assessment Designer (Contract)

Senior Assessment Designer (Contract)

Location: North Carolina. Employment Type: Full time. Location Type: Remote. Department: Research & Development, Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively with the assessment design team to create, review, edit, and/or revise tests & items based on state standards and grade-level appropriateness to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Execute against blueprints to develop well‑rounded assessments to meet customer needs.

Requirements

• Strong professional assessment writing and/or editing experience – particularly experience authoring tech‑enhanced items directly in an assessment management system.
• Strong understanding of what makes well‑composed and balanced assessment items and forms.
• Ability to write assessment items for students in K‑12 grades with a strong understanding of Depth of Knowledge, rigor, differentiation, text complexity, and readability.
• Deep knowledge of academic standards and how to design strongly‑aligned assessments.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback regarding assessment items or design.
• Subject‑matter expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies.
• Experience in education; former teaching experience is a plus but is not required.
• Experience working with educational publishers is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $43 per hour.
• Competitive compensation and ownership program for full‑time employees.
• Flexible work culture – remote, hybrid, or in‑office collaboration spaces vary by role, team, and location.
• Generous time off, including local holidays and a “Dim the Lights” period in late December.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support.
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement.
• Technology and tools you need to do your best work.
• Motivosity employee recognition program.
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment and anti‑discrimination laws in every country where we operate. All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address in accordance with local data privacy laws. Misrepresentation of personal or professional information will result in disqualification.