Job Description:
About ETS:
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.
Employment Type: Full-time
Educational Testing Service (ETS) is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, ETS has advanced the science of measurement, setting global benchmarks for fair, valid, and reliable skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our work supports opportunity, mobility, and equity for learners worldwide.
ETS is best known for trusted assessments such as TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE®, and Praxis®, and our reach extends to more than 200 countries and territories, with nearly 50 million assessments delivered annually. Beyond testing, ETS partners with governments, education systems, employers, and institutions to strengthen learning outcomes and workforce readiness at scale.
Through strategic acquisitions-including PSI, Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox-ETS has expanded its global assessment, edtech, and workforce solutions capabilities, allowing us to serve diverse learner populations with innovative, research-backed approaches.
In India, ETS plays a critical role in delivering global assessment programs and leading large-scale government and education system reforms, drawing on deep psychometric expertise, robust technology platforms, and a strong commitment to public impact. ETS is uniquely aligned to support the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020)definitive education reform agenda, with the vision for transforming India into a “global knowledge superpower.”
Position Summary:
The Trainer will demonstrate academic knowledge and skills in capacity building effort with focus on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) across grades Ka-Sreni to grade 5. The role will contribute to the design and delivery of capacity‑building initiatives for teachers, DIETs, and SCERT officials/ faculty, with a strong emphasis on assessment‑led improvement, including assessment design and framework development. The position will contribute to development of training modules on school‑based and large‑scale assessments, pedagogy, and effective use of data. The role will support institutionalization of assessment and training practices aligned with state priorities and national education reforms.
The trainer must also be a strong team player, working with internal groups as well as outside experts in their field of specialty.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Design and develop structured capacity‑building modules and manuals for teachers and SCERT/DIET faculty, with a focus on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) at Grades 3 and 5.
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Plan and deliver training programmes on assessment frameworks, methodologies, and the creation and effective use of assessment data (school‑based and large‑scale) to inform and improve classroom practice.
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Develop hands‑on, practice‑oriented training content, embedding a “learning‑by‑doing” approach across all training and facilitation activities.
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Provide continuous mentoring and on‑site academic support, including coaching, follow‑ups, and initiation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to ensure sustained engagement and accountability on the part of teachers.
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Design and deliver customized training modules on data‑driven decision‑making, enabling teachers and academic functionaries to interpret and use learning evidence effectively.
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Establish mechanisms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for regular review, refinement, and institutionalization of training and assessment practices within the state system.
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Support training of field personnel involved in the conduct of large‑scale assessments, including orientation on assessment protocols and quality assurance processes.
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Ensure alignment of all content and delivery with relevant state strategies, SCERT priorities, and national education policies (including FLN and assessment reforms).
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Work in close collaboration with other domain experts such as SMEs and assessment experts to align capacity building efforts with the overall project activities and tasks.
Experience and Skills:
Minimum Qualification:
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Post-graduate degree in Education/Mathematics/Language
Desirable Qualification:
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D.El.Ed./B.Ed./M.Ed. is preferable.
Required Experience:
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5+ years of professional experience of teaching or training experience or relevant experience in assessment design/content creation.
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Experience in developing and delivering training modules/manuals on pedagogy, assessments, and data use
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Strong communication and facilitation skills; ability to work with SCERT, DIETs, and teachers.
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Experience in Education Assessment project for government entity is preferred.
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Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder environments, including with government agencies or education boards.
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Experience in creating reports, presentations, and operational documentation for large-scale projects.
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Familiarity with data collection tools, survey platforms, and analysis methodologies.
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite, project management tools, and online survey platforms.
Desired Experience:
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Familiarity with education and assessment frameworks.
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
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We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
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We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
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As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
From: ETS GCC
