Technical Assistance Consultant, Education Systems & Policy (Part-Time)

1 day, 17 hours ago
Part-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Develop training materials, implementation measures, and monitoring protocols for education initiatives across multiple topics.
  • Deliver professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to educators, administrators, and education leaders.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in one or more education-related areas such as school improvement, school finance, rural education, curriculum, assessment, indigenous education, special education, or CTE.
  • Support research activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Contribute to reports and presentations that interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Build capacity across education systems through collaboration with schools, districts, and education organizations.
  • Collaborate on project teams and manage or lead assigned projects and tasks.
  • Work on project-based engagements that vary in duration and hours depending on project needs.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of experience in education, youth development, out-of-school time, or a related field.
  • Previous professional experience working at or with a state education agency (SEA).
  • Demonstrated understanding of state-level education policy and operations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more education-related topics such as school improvement, school finance, rural education, curriculum, assessment, indigenous education, special education, or 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.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize complex legislative and litigation information with high attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in in-person and virtual environments.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally, including travel up to 15% of the time.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, with no employment-based visa sponsorship available.
  • Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

Benefits

  • Anticipated hourly rate of $46 to $61 USD.
  • Flexible part-time, project-based engagement with hours that vary by project needs.
  • Remote work available within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • Opportunity to work on AIR’s Total Rewards Program with compensation aligned to internal and external market equity.

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