Technical Assistance (TA) Education Researcher / Specialist - Early Childhood Education

Overview

SRI Education staff support early care and education practitioners, program administrators, and policy leaders to identify and implement evidence-based practices that promote equitable child and family outcomes. We provide rigorous research and evaluation services, develop innovative solutions to current education and human services challenges, and provide training and technical assistance (TA) to strengthen learning outcomes for all young children and families and the systems that serve them. Our collective work covers a range of topics : early learning and development, disability and inclusion, supporting multilingual learners, student behavior and well-being, teaching quality, digital learning, STEM and computer science, literacy and language arts, and college and career pathways.

We are seeking an experienced professional — a Senior Education Researcher & Technical Assistance Specialist — who can develop and deliver state-of-the-art TA that addresses early care and education priorities, including the inclusion of children with disabilities; the use of data for continuous quality improvement; and the promotion of equity in practices, policies, and outcomes. The position will require completion of a wide range of TA, research and evaluation, project management, and support activities, working closely with other project directors and other senior staff.

For example, the Senior Education Researcher & Technical Assistance Specialist will :

• conduct needs assessments and strategic planning;
• plan and deliver tailored and responsive evidence-based services and supports;
• develop and deliver training and professional development;
• facilitate workgroups and communities of practice;
• develop and disseminate toolkits, briefs, and other products; and
• provide data analysis and interpretation support.

The successful candidate will engage with and communicate effectively and respectfully with federal and state leaders, TA participants, clients (including representatives from commercial and philanthropic organizations), and colleagues inside and outside of SRI.

Responsibilities

TA activities may include a range of strategies and approaches to address the wide variety of needs (universal, targeted, and intensive) and adult learning principles, including the following :

Research and evaluation activities may include the following :

Project management activities will include the following :

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in education, psychology, human services, public policy administration, or other social science field (e.g., social work) with a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of related TA and research experience.

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

This position will require periodic travel.

In your cover letter, please include information about your training and experience in the relevant content, provision of TA, development and / or implementation of federal or state policies, project management, and research and evaluation. Candidates who proceed to the interview process will be asked to provide writing samples and a job talk.

The salary range is : $100,000 - $125,000. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package