Technical Assistance Associate
Company: American Institutes for Research
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Join AIR as a Technical Assistance Associate with ourLearning
Supports (https://www.air.org/our-work/education) program area,
where we provideresearch
(https://www.air.org/our-capabilities/research-evaluation)
andtechnical assistance
(https://www.air.org/our-capabilities/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.
AIR's Technical Assistance Associate will support training and
technical assistance (TTA) focused on various topics related to
special education and multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). The
candidate will have technical assistance experience providing
training, facilitation and coaching support to teachers,
administrators, related service providers, and/or early childhood
personnel. This position may include experience with developing and
operating virtual training and communication through Learning
Management Systems (LMS) and other platforms. Candidates hired for
the position might working remotely or from one of AIR's office
locations.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the
United States (U.S.) or from one of ourU.S. office locations.
(https://www.air.org/locations#headquarters) 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
byclicking here
(https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion)
.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
Assist with and/or provide TTA on related topics including MTSS and
special education
Work directly with clients, including educators and school
leadership, to assess and provide recommendations on MTSS and
related topics
Contribute to the development of training materials, toolkits,
curricula, and assessment tools on various subtopics within special
education and MTSS fordiverse stakeholder audiences, including
educators and other interdisciplinary professionals working within
local education agencies (LEAs) or state education agencies
(SEAs)
Support the design, development, implementation, delivery, and
maintenance of resources on topics related to MTSS and/or special
education
Interact with state, local, and site-based staff; potential
clients; and partner organizations
Contribute to team efforts to develop new business opportunities,
including strategic planning to grow existing work and supporting
proposals for new work
Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive work environment
Contribute to presentations at professional conferences and
webinars
Assist with writing for publication
Available for project travel
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in
education, special education, youth development, early childhood,
or other related fields o r Master's degree
Experience providing TTA (e.g., professional learning, ongoing
coaching) on related topics including special education and
MTSS
Knowledge or experience translating content into practice for
policymakers, practitioners, higher education faculty, families, or
other stakeholders
Working knowledge and experience working within MTSS as a
comprehensive framework and understanding of key elements of MTSS
(e.g., universal screening, progress monitoring, multi-level
preventative models, data-based decision making), evidence-based
intervention delivery, integration of academic, behavior, and
social-emotional learning, school leadership, culturally responsive
instruction, and culturally relevant pedagogy
Prior experience in non-profit, philanthropic, university, or
mission-driven environment
Experience managing projects or tasks (or components thereof)
Experience developing and delivering professional learning content
in person and via online learning formats using adult learning
principles
Skills:
Ability to work across a dispersed project team to complete project
activities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate
efficiently in a virtual work environment
Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team with
individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels
Disclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a
full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B
sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on
project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain
residency requirements.
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's Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff
competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.
This position offers an anticipated salary of $32.19/hr. Salary
offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and
external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the
annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United
States.
AIR maintains adrug-free work environment
(https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf)
.
Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer:
AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR
representatives.Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive
information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be
aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an "@air.org"
domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email
address, for example jdoe @air.org is correct and jdoe
@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address . If you are
unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received,
please reach outto recruitment@air.org .
If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . You can
also report it to your state attorney general . Find out more about
how to avoid scams at ftc.gov/scams .
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American Institutes for Research is an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence
through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities
and veterans are encouraged to apply.
American Institutes for Research's commitment to Diversity goes
beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy,
operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion
is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the
diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.
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.org
or call 202.403.5000.
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Job ID 12956
Job Location United States
Category Technical Assistance
Keywords: American Institutes for Research, Round Rock , Technical Assistance Associate, IT / Software / Systems , Austin, Texas
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