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Professional Scorer

Job Description

Pearson has Professional Scorer positions open at all regional scoring centers.

Basic Purpose and Objectives

Evaluates student response to subject-related open-ended questions according to a customer supplied scoring guide. This position is hired on a temporary basis, project to project. Each project lasts anywhere from 2-8 weeks.

Organizational Relationships

Direction Received: Works independently under direction of Scoring Supervisor.

Major Responsibilities

  • Evaluates student responses to open-ended questions in a reliable manner and rates according to customer supplied scoring guide.
  • Internalizes training and customer scoring guide.
  • Meets rate and reliability requirements established for project.
  • Passes qualifying test before scoring.
  • Possesses adequate clerical skills.
  • Has teaching experience (preferred).
  • Sets aside personal biases and applies scoring guide according to customer requirements.
  • Commits to working the duration of the project.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Teaching experience preferred.

Skills and other Requirements

  • Ability to maintain a confidential work environment required.
  • Must be capable of working on a team.

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You may submit a resume on-line, or fax one to us at 319/358-4525.

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Employment Hotline: 888/311-9486