Technical Assistant Consultant, Education Systems & Policy (Part-Time)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 46 - 60
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AIRsEducation Systems and Policyprogram area is seeking aPart-Time Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant.The TA Consultant will support project teams dedicated to meeting clients needs for improving educational outcomes across a range of topics. The TA Consultant will provide technical assistance and capacity-building services to state and local education agencies focusing on evidence-based solutions in areas such as school improvement literacy math assessment special education career pathways rural education and more. This role involves developing resources training and guidance to strengthen education systems at the school district and state levels.
Engagements are typically project-based part-time and may vary in duration and hours depending on project needs ranging from 25-70%.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIRs U.S. office locations but requires availability toparticipatein meetings across allcontinentalU.S. time zones.This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Established in 1946 with headquarters in Arlington Virginia AIR is a nonpartisan not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technicalassistanceto solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. Wegenerateevidence and applydata-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
- Develop training materials implementation measures and protocols for monitoring and supporting education initiatives acrossvarious topics.
- Deliver professional development coaching and technicalassistanceto educators administrators and leaders in various education settings.
- Provideexpertisein one or more education-related areas (e.g. school improvementschool financerural educationcurriculum assessmentindigenous educationspecial education CTE).
- Supportresearch activities including data collection analysis and reporting.
- Contributeto reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients partners and stakeholders.
- Buildcapacity in education systems through collaboration with schools districts and education organizations.
- Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects ortasks asassigned.
Qualifications:
Education Knowledge and Experience
- Masters degree or bachelors degree and 4 years of experience in education youth development out-of-school time or other related fields
- Previous professional experience working at or with a state education agency (SEA) with demonstrated understanding of state-level education policy and operations
- Experience as a school and/or district-level administrator is preferred but not required
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more education-related topic (e.g. school improvement school finance rural education curriculum assessment indigenous education special education CTE)
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for education improvement and educator professional development
- Experience providing direct training and coaching support to educators instructional coaches or leaders
- Experience with data collection analysis and reporting in policy contexts
- Strong knowledge of federal education programs and state-level policy contexts
- Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize complex legislative and litigation information. High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Disclosures: This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone at call 202.403.5000.
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