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American Institutes for Research · 6 hours ago

Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, School Choice and Accountability (Part-Time)

United States

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$58/hr - $78/hr

3+ years exp

American Institutes for Research is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance. They are seeking a Part-Time Senior Technical Assistance Consultant to support project teams in advancing school choice initiatives and strengthening accountability systems in K–12 education.

EducationNon Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 evidence-based strategies related to school choice (e.g., charter schools, education savings accounts, voucher programs) and accountability (school designations, measures, state ESSA plans, waivers, local supports)

Support research activities related to school choice and accountability, including data collection, analysis, and reporting

Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on school choice and accountability

Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned

Qualification

School choice expertiseAccountability systems knowledgeTechnical assistance experienceTrainingCoachingData analysis skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

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 school choice or accountability

Knowledge of federal accountability requirements and relationship to state accountability systems, rationale for specific indicators and measures, accountability reporting and data use at the local level, and supports for identified schools

Knowledge of evidence-based practices for designing and implementing school choice initiatives and improving school accountability

Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to educators or administrators on school choice and accountability-focused initiatives

Experience collaborating with education service providers, researchers, or professional associations

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