# Assessment Item Writer/Editor (CONTRACT) at Instructure

- Company: Instructure
- What the company does: Empower learning with Instructure’s LMS and edtech solutions for K–12, higher education, and businesses. Discover Canvas, Impact, and Mastery to drive success. Backed by Bessemer and Insight.
- Company website: https://www.instructure.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-04-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/instructure/af847468-e737-49cb-8ad5-d54875694199
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/instructure-assessment-item-writer-editor-contract/

## About the role

Work independently and collaboratively with the assessment content team to create, review, edit, and/or revise test 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.

## What they're looking for

- 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-12th grade 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

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