English Learner Researcher, Learning Supports

at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

English Learner Researcher, Learning Supports
Job Location

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Job ID 
13030  

 Job Location  
United States  

Category 
Research
Overview

Join AIR as an English Learner (EL) Researcher with our Learning Supports program area, where we provide research and technical assistance to federal, state, and local clients, primarily focusing on the supports children need to be ready to learn in the K-12 education system. Our Learning Supports program area uses a proactive and preventative framework to support these content areas:
Early childhood
English learners
Multi-tiered system of support
Special education
Our Learning Supports team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place through education.
This Researcher will work within The Center for ELs at AIR, conducting rigorous research and connecting research to policy and practice. We are seeking a Researcher to work on research and evaluation projects, with a specific emphasis on projects focused on EL-related policies and practices. This may include both developing and testing interventions to support EL students and their teachers. The Researcher will also contribute to business development activities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience studying the effects of programs or interventions that support English learners, and a commitment to improving equity and outcomes in education. We seek a creative and curious colleague who will thrive in a fast-paced yet collaborative environment, working as part of a growing team with ambitious aspirations and evolving needs.
This position has the flexibility to work remote within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. 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 technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.
AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
Design studies focusing on English learners, including development of research protocols and instruments that examine impact and implementation.
Lead and conduct the management and analyses of student, teacher, and school data across projects.
Collaborate on and conduct rigorous and equitable research and program evaluations using quantitative, mixed-methods, and/or qualitative methods.
Participate in and lead, as appropriate, data collection activities.
Recruit and manage relationships with research participants and sites such as districts and schools and work with education stakeholders and partners.
Interpret results from quantitative and/or qualitative analyses so that they are accessible to non-researcher audiences and actionable for policy and practice.
Contribute expertise to the development of research and evaluation proposals in response to competitive Request for Proposals or grant funding opportunities issued by the federal government, state education agencies, private foundations, and other clients and funders.
Work on collaborative project teams, including managing and mentoring junior analysts.
Clearly communicate results of analyses through written reports, presentations, briefings, and other mediums for dissemination with clients, colleagues, and other internal and external stakeholders and represent AIR in a professional manner.
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, and study participants, and promote AIR's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in all research and business activities.
Maintain excellent relationships in the field, serve as a client contact, and actively contribute to business development through... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.