INACTIVE
Full-Time
Lead Psychometrician
Posted on 1/27/2023
Online lessons for K-12 subjects
Data & Analytics
Education
Senior
Raleigh, NC, USA
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Education Measurement, Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics, or a related field
- 5+ years of active experience in new test development, computer-adaptive testing, item pool maintenance, standard-setting, equating, and validity studies
- 2+ years in a personnel management role along with a strong ability to inspire, lead, and motivate others
- Superior organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and decision-making skills
- Can-do attitude with an openness to others' ideas
- Willingness to innovate and find new, efficient solutions to complex problems
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, including the ability to summarize complex technical information and communicate it to a variety of audiences
- Fluency in computer/statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, SQL, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, and manage a team of psychometricians to develop and maintain cutting-edge, computer-adaptive tests for K-12 education, including universal screening and diagnostic assessments for math and ELA
- Work with company leaders to define the vision of IXL's assessment products
- Conduct validity research, document development processes, and create technical reports
- Collaborate with content experts to create and curate item pools
- Work with product managers to design students' test-taking experience and user-facing reports
- Create and maintain project schedules and workflows; communicate project goals and estimates to stakeholders
- Communicate technical psychometric concepts to all stakeholders, including non-technical audiences
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with K-12 education is a plus
IXL is passionate about improving learning for all. They apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$510M
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
1998
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 5%2 year growth
↑ 24%Benefits
100% paid medical, dental, and vision
Matching 401K retirement plan
Flexible paid time off and sick days
INACTIVE