SEDL Research and Evaluation (R&E)
Field Staff Opportunity
(Temporary Part-Time Consultants)
Field Staff Activities
SEDL Field Staff have the opportunity to assist research and evaluation project activities related to data collection for large-scale multi-year rigorous research projects of widely used reading and math curricula in elementary schools funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. As a SEDL Field Staff you will work closely and in a highly collegial atmosphere with a team of SEDL’s R&E staff members in the following types of activities:
- Assist in the collection of data for large-scale randomized controlled trial studies of reading and math curricula, including conducting classroom observations and group administered assessments and surveys.
- Provide assistance in tracking the collection of group reading/math assessments and surveys.
- Assist in implementation of site visit data collection plans at selected schools
- Assist in entering qualitative and quantitative data related to the studies.
For more information on SEDL and R&E, including current projects, please visit www.sedl.org.
SEDL Field Staff Requirements and Preferences
Required:
You must 1) be available to travel out-of-town for data collection for up to 5 days at a time, 2) be willing to commit to a flexible work schedule of approximately 20-40 hours per week, 3) have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and 4) demonstrate ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Preferred:
Preference is given to individuals with 1) experience or background in large-scale data collection efforts (i.e., conducting classroom observations, and teacher interviews); 2) experience or background conducting student assessments; and 3) experience or background in the area of early elementary reading or math.
Compensation
SEDL Field Staff receive an hourly wage of $20.00. SEDL will cover all travel expenses in accordance with institutional guidelines. This position will begin mid-March and end sometime in May. You will be asked to complete a criminal history background check and may be asked to participate in drug and alcohol screening during the hiring process.
Application
Please submit a letter of interest and resume by February 15, 2012 to
Dr. Sarah Caverly, Project Director, sarah.caverly@sedl.org.
You can direct any questions to Dr. Caverly via e-mail or phone: 512-391-6509.
We anticipate filling one of more of these positions as early as March 5, 2012.
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Districts who join the effectiveness study receive free instructional materials.
- Research Specialist or Research Associate (more than 1 may be hired)
In this session you will learn about a theory of change and tools for designing and carrying out an evaluation plan.
