Educational Research Associate 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is searching for an Educational Research Associate 2 to help guide policies that improve teaching and learning across the state. In this role, your work focuses on analyzing education data to help guide school improvement and support statewide accountability work. You will be responsible for ensuring research findings are clear, accurate, and useful for educators, leaders, and the public.

Requirements

• One year as an Educational Research Associate 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional educational research experience, involving the performance of descriptive research; or
• Four years of professional research experience; and two graduate level courses each in research methodology, sampling and survey techniques, statistics, advanced statistical analysis (i.e.--multi-variable analysis, factor analysis, path analysis, latent trait or rash modeling), and educational psychology/measurement; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret assessment and accountability data to support clear decision-making
• Prepare reports that explain test results, performance trends, and school outcomes
• Design tools and resources that help schools understand and use data effectively
• Confirm the correctness of data collected or received from internal and external sources
• Manage databases and accountability systems to ensure that information is organized and accessible
• Communicate findings to educators, administrators, and other audiences through written and verbal explanations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree