Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, School Choice and Accountability (Part-Time)

American Institutes for Research•Chicago, IL

10d•$58 - $78•Remote

About The Position

AIR’s Education Systems and Policy program area is seeking a Part-Time S enior Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant to support project teams dedicated to meeting clients’ needs for advancing school choice initiatives and strengthening accountability systems in K–12 education. The Senior TA Consultant will provide technical assistance (TA) and capacity-building services to state and local education agencies, with a special emphasis on designing, implementing, and evaluating school choice programs (such as charter schools and voucher initiatives) and accountability frameworks. This role involves developing resources, training, and guidance to support effective school choice options and robust accountability systems that promote educational opportunity and continuous improvement. Engagements are typically project-based, part-time, and may vary in duration and hours depending on project needs, ranging from 25-70%. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We generate evidence and appl y data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in school choice or accountability.
Knowledge of federal accountability requirements and relationship to state accountability systems, rationale for specific indicators and measures, accountability reporting and data use at the local level, and supports for identified schools.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices for designing and implementing school choice initiatives and improving school accountability.
Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to educators or administrators on school choice and accountability-focused initiatives.
Experience collaborating with education service providers, researchers, or professional associations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a state education agency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid).
Create TA and capacity building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources.
Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Provide expertise on evidence-based strategies related to school choice (e.g., charter schools, education savings accounts, voucher programs) and accountability (school designations, measures, state ESSA plans, waivers, local supports).
Support research activities related to school choice and accountability, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on school choice and accountability.
Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned.

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