Director I, AP United States History Curriculum – Assessment

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

📋 Description

• Safeguard and enhance the quality and integrity of the AP US History exam, curriculum, and professional development materials.

• Oversee the creation and evaluation of assessments for AP US History.

• Write, modify, review, and manage both formative and summative assessment content and scoring resources.

• Utilize generative AI to create and assess content, improving the assessment process.

• Develop AP US History assessment forms in accordance with sanctioned curricula and testing specifications.

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

• Mentor and oversee Test Development Committee members, and recruit educators for development initiatives.

• Direct annual AP Reading scoring events and generate publications for educators and students.

• Supervise exam validity, security, reliability, fairness, quality, and reader dependability.

• Collaborate with psychometrics personnel to set fair, reliable, and valid cut scores.

• Enhance the AP US History Course Framework and align learning objectives with strategic goals and academic standards.

• Assist in the development of new AP US History products, prototypes, market testing, and development models.

• Interact with educators to boost teacher satisfaction regarding AP US History and its assessment.

• Support AP US History consultants and educators alongside the AP Professional Learning team.

• Work in partnership with the AP Higher Education team on college and university outreach, AP Reading recruitment, Faculty Colloquia, and Visiting and Virtual Fellows Programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in US History or a closely related field is mandatory.

• Understanding of contemporary trends in US History.

• A Doctorate in the field is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in standardized assessment development or a similar role.

• Preferably experienced with digital assessment and teaching methods.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong technical skills and a customer-oriented perspective.

• Outstanding organizational and planning capabilities, including proofreading skills.

• Competence in implementing processes and procedures, managing project timelines, and maintaining tracking documentation.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

• Capacity to work well at all organizational levels and engage in constructive feedback.

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

• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States.

• A keen interest in emerging technologies and a readiness to embrace AI-driven solutions and new digital tools.

• A growth-oriented mindset with a dedication to continuous learning.

• A strong desire for impact and excellence.

• A collaborative and empathetic working style.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Flexibility to work fully remotely or hybrid for candidates located near College Board offices.

• Engaging career opportunities within a supportive team environment.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Open discussions regarding compensation and benefits.

• Opportunities to present, speak, and moderate discussions with academic and membership groups.

• Professional collaboration and development through interactions with educators, academic communities, and AP teams.