Literacy Research Associate

• Cover letter is required: In your cover letter, in addition to describing what interests you about this position, please include information about your training and experience in ELA/literacy
• A master’s degree in the social sciences, education, policy, or related fields
• 2 years ELA/literacy teaching experience (K–12) in the US public education system, especially in historically underserved communities;
• Due to contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience with multiple research and/or technical assistance methods, such as:
• Research methods may include large-scale surveys, experimental research, or case study methods, with strong preference for experience in K-12 school settings
• Technical assistance methods may include activities such as contributing to needs sensing, conceptualizing technical assistance plans, designing educator professional learning activities, or developing tools to support data use and/or use of evidence-based practices in K-12 school system
• Experience writing well-structured, clear, and concise research summaries and sections of reports or briefs, or translating existing research into presentations, tools, and resources for educators and/or policymakers
• Ability to discuss research tasks or technical assistance activities with individuals and organizations in the field, study sites, or study participants;
• Capacity to support multiple projects simultaneously and change focus as priorities shift through use of strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel 5-6 times per year for school site visits, with many visits lasting for 3-4 days each

*Candidates who proceed to the interview process will be asked to provide writing samples.

The salary range is: $56,776-$94,040/yr. 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, to view details please go to SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For almost 80 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

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