americaninstitutesforresearch · US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-Sacramento | US-TX-Austin · Remote (United States)
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">AIR is seeking a <strong>Technical Assistance Consultant</strong> to strengthen state, district, and school capacity to implement and sustain evidence-based mathematics intervention within Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and special education frameworks. The position focuses on systems-level coaching, implementation science, professional learning, continuous improvement, and data-based decision making to support educators and leaders in translating research into practice and improving outcomes for students with disabilities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our <a target="">U.S. office locations.</a> This does not include U.S. territories. </span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About AIR:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</span></p> <div class=""> <div> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The responsibilities for the position include:</span></p> </div> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide intensive and targeted technical assistance to state education agencies, districts, schools, and leadership teams to strengthen the implementation of evidence-based mathematics intervention within MTSS frameworks. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and deliver professional learning, leadership coaching, implementation support, and communities of practice focused on mathematics intervention, data-based individualization (DBI), specially designed instruction (SDI), and MTSS implementation. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support educational systems in strengthening the essential components of MTSS, including screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention systems, and data-based decision making. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate systems-level coaching with district and school leadership teams to support implementation planning, problem solving, continuous improvement, and sustainability of evidence-based practices. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop implementation tools, coaching protocols, fidelity measures, professional learning resources, and technical assistance materials aligned with project goals and evidence-based frameworks. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide expertise in mathematics intervention, intensive intervention, and supports for students with disabilities to inform technical assistance, research, product development, and implementation activities. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support implementation and evaluation efforts for federally funded projects, including development of measures, data collection activities, implementation studies, and interpretation of findings. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze and use implementation and student outcome data to inform coaching, guide decision making, and support continuous improvement efforts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with researchers, developers, and project teams to translate research into practical tools and supports that improve educator implementation and student outcomes. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Represent AIR in meetings and partnerships with national centers, state agencies, districts, professional organizations, and other stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to proposal develop