Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Math Education (Part-Time)

AIR'sEducation Systems and Policyprogram area is seekinga Part-Time Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Consultantsupport project teams dedicated to meeting clients' needs forimproving K-12mathinstruction, intervention, and data use. The Senior TA Consultant will provide technical assistance on the application of evidence-based practices for promoting students' growth in math. The work will include the development and implementation of a suite of tools and processes designed to train and support the educator workforce on topics related to evidence-based math instruction, intervention, assessment, and data use 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 AIR'sU.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones.This does not include U.S. territories.

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. Wegenerate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid).
• Create TA and capacity building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources.
• Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Provide expertise on math teaching and learning to support technical assistance activities.
• Support research activities related to math education, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to reports that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on math.
• Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in math education.
• Previous experience working in a state education agency is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for improving math instruction and routines and teacher professional development and learning.
• Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to math educators or instructional coaches.
• Experience collaborating with math education service providers, curriculum developers, researchers, or professional associations.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
• 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 tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.

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