Associate Director, AP Music Theory, Curriculum and Assessment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation, sourcing, and review of musical scores, audio excerpts, and test questions for the AP Music Theory Exam and formative assessments.

• Work in collaboration with AP Music Theory Course Experts on the development of operational assessments.

• Ethically and effectively incorporate AI technologies in the assessment development and review process.

• Provide training for subject matter experts on assessment development protocols as necessary.

• Act as a liaison between academic and technical experts, including psychometricians.

• Collaborate on the development of formative assessment materials and resources for AP Music Theory.

• Set musical scores in Sibelius according to specified guidelines.

• Add annotations in Adobe Illustrator and export SVG files for internal graphics distribution.

• Edit audio using Adobe Audition and convert files with Adobe Media Encoder.

• Incorporate audio files into digital test questions utilizing item authoring and banking systems.

• Proofread musical scores and audio content.

• Review and edit alternative text for musical scores.

• Source audio and musical score stimuli for multiple-choice questions.

• Compose original stimuli for multiple-choice or free-response questions.

• Submit and track permission requests for third-party stimuli.

• Assist in the review of stimulus materials and adapt the processes for stimulus identification and selection.

• Review assessment content and suggest revisions based on defined criteria.

• Facilitate in-person, weekend, and virtual meetings with the AP Test Development Committee.

• Support AP Exam scoring during the annual AP Reading and contribute to post-Reading publications.

• Develop best practices for assessments and contribute to departmental assessment initiatives.

• Enhance assessment development processes and monitor the quality, reliability, and fairness of stimuli.

⛳️ Requirements

• A master's degree in music theory or a closely related field.

• Awareness of current trends in music theory.

• Proficiency in music theory with experience in standardized assessment development or related fields.

• Experience in developing music theory and aural skills assessments through teaching, writing assessments, and/or editing digital publications.

• Preferred experience with digital assessment.

• Proficient in music software, particularly music notation and audio editing software.

• Strong skills in both oral and written communication.

• Solid technical capabilities with a customer-focused approach.

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, including proofreading and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proven ability to implement processes and procedures, manage project timelines, and maintain tracking documentation.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

• Capacity to engage constructively across all levels of the organization.

• Willingness to travel 6-8 times a year, plus up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities through mission-driven work.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to adopt AI-driven solutions.

• Ability to learn and apply new digital tools independently and proactively.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• A growth-oriented mindset and commitment to learning.

• A strong drive for impact and excellence.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for fully remote or hybrid work for candidates located near College Board offices.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Salaries adjusted based on location.

• Transparent discussions regarding compensation and benefits.

• Meaningful career opportunities within a supportive team.

• Travel opportunities for business purposes.