Reporting to the Academic Director/ Academic Coordinator graders are responsible for grading writing and speaking samples of iTEP’s academic and business/career exams. Grading must be completed within the twenty-four-hour turnaround guarantee that iTEP promises test takers. Graders are granted the flexibility to score exams on their own schedule and can score a reasonable number of tests on a monthly basis.
Note: This is not a full-time position. This is an independent contractor position. Hours are flexible and grading loads vary throughout the year as testing levels increase or decrease
Compensation: Based upon the number of tests graded, not an hourly wage.
Location: Worldwide/remote
Qualifications
M.A. in ESL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics from a regionally accredited institution and related experience in the following:
- 1-2 years of experience teaching ESL/foreign language
- 1-2 years of experience grading tests, exams, developing ESL curriculum, and familiarity with CEFR levels A1-C2
- Experience with ESL test development
Preferred
- Multilingual
- First language English
- Overseas/Study Abroad experience
Job Duties
- Score writing and speaking samples according to iTEP writing/speaking rubrics
- Review all test security features – such as Fotosure and ID photos – of completed tests
- Notify iTEP staff of any suspicion of cheating or plagiarism
- Mark tests under Review, Technical Difficulties, etc. when needed and provide explanation to the Academic Team
- Check for and compare previous tests taken by test takers
- Confirm identity of each test taker and carefully review for testing irregularities
- Be available for periodic meetings with the Academic Director
- Participate in periodic quality control and grading review sessions with the Academic Team
- Training ongoing
- Confidentiality
iTEP International is the leader of on-demand, comprehensive English language testing. The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) was introduced in 2008 to modernize English language assessment with on-demand scheduling, 24-hour grading, and accurate test data. iTEP provides a convenient and cost-effective testing option delivered in a highly secure environment. iTEP International is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA.
iTEP offers a variety of English language exams used by universities and secondary schools for both admissions and on-campus ESL assessment. More than 800 colleges, universities, middle/high schools, and boarding schools in the USA and Canada accept iTEP results for admissions. Prospective students can take an iTEP exam at more than 500 test centers in 61 countries, or choose the at-home testing option from anywhere in the world.
iTEP also offers a range of Business/Career exams used by companies around the world for English language fluency assessment when making hiring and promotion decisions. Examples include the iTEP Hospitality Exam, the iTEP Aviation Exam, iTEP Conversation, and the iTEP Business Exam.
To apply for this position, submit letter of interest and resume in English to hr@iteponline.com, or use the form below.
