This is a remote position.
SRI International
Senior Researcher-Disability Program
Arlington, VA, Menlo Park, CA, Telecommuting
Job Description
For decades, government agencies, foundations, nonprofit and private sector organizations, and school districts have turned to SRI Education to address complex issues in education research, evaluation, policy, program implementation, and technology development. The SRI Education Disability Program seeks to understand and increase the effectiveness of programs and policies for children across a full range of disability categories and ages. From efforts that improve educator effectiveness through evidence-based practices, to those that have directly influenced IDEA legislation, SRI is conducting critical research, developing innovations and providing technical assistance that is helping to strengthen outcomes, programs, and policies for all learners with disabilities and other special needs.
The Senior Education Researcher will be based in Arlington, VA or Menlo Park, CA and will:
Lead project and proposal teams to design and conduct rigorous research that results in new knowledge and enables educators and policymakers to make decisions about educational interventions, programs, and policies for K-12 students with disabilities that have the potential for large-scale positive impact
Participate in and lead business development efforts to define research and evaluation services focused on K-12 teaching and learning for students with disabilities
Lead project teams to deliver high-quality research products on time that meet clients’ needs
Work on multiple ongoing projects related to students with disabilities, particularly those focused on college and career readiness and transition
Develop research designs and data collection instruments and lead quantitative and mixed-methods data collection and analyses with student, teacher, and school data
Write reports, policy papers, and articles for clients, policymakers, and practitioners; publish in peer-reviewed journals; and present study findings to relevant audiences
Grow professionally and develop new skills through ongoing collegial support and professional development opportunities, including supporting other leaders and mentoring junior analysts on evaluation design and methodological issues
Qualifications
Doctorate in Education, Public Policy, or a Social Science discipline or comparable experience
At least 5 years of research experience including at least two years as a principal investigator, co-principal investigator, or project director
Experience with research design, quantitative data analysis, instrument design, and data collection
Experience studying efforts to improve K-12 special education programs and policies including those related to college and career readiness and transition
Strong conceptual and analytic skills
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and supervision skills
A passion to improve learning and quality of life for students with disabilities
Commitment to collaborative work
Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex problems, prioritize and efficiently delegate essential tasks, meet deadlines, and understand and support client needs
Candidates with the following qualifications preferred:
Experience with efforts to improve K-12 STEM teaching and learning
Training or experience in advanced experimental and quasi-experimental designs and analysis
Track record of winning competitive bid contracts and grants
Prior publications in peer-reviewed journals
How to Apply. SRI International has retained INSIGHT EXECUTIVE SEARCH to assist in the recruitment process. To submit your resume, refer a colleague, or have any questions in regard to this opportunity, please contact Ari Ayares at
www.insightexecutivesearch.com
Originally posted on Himalayas