Senior Research Associate-Special Education Technical Assistance
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job Summary:Westat is seeking an individual who is
passionate about special education data and technical assistance to
be a member of our Education Studies Practice team. In this role
you will work directly with state education agencies to build their
capacity to collect, analyze, report and use data to accurately
identify and address significant disproportionality in special
education. You will also have opportunities to participate in other
education research/technical assistance (TA) projects.A hybrid work
arrangement with 1-2 days onsite at a Westat office is preferred,
remote work arrangements will be considered.Job
Responsibilities:--- Provide technical assistance (TA) to state
education agencies (SEAs), and local education agencies (LEAs),
through the SEAs, to improve their systems and processes related to
significant disproportionality in special education including
developing and implementing the standard methodology; conducting
root cause analyses; reviewing policies, practices, and procedures;
and using data to address significant disproportionality; as well
as provide TA to SEAs and LEAs on other education related
topics.--- Build relationships with SEA staff to understand their
context, identify areas of need, and serve as their point of
contact to support them and their districts.--- Develop tools and
resources for SEAs and LEAs to improve their capacity to collect,
analyze, report and use data to accurately identify and address
significant disproportionality.--- Contribute content to blogs and
newsletter articles related to significant disproportionality.---
Present at national, regional, and state conferences on significant
disproportionality related topics.Basic Qualifications:--- A
bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology or related
social science field with 10 years of related experience; or a
master's degree in education, psychology, sociology or related
social science field with 6 years of related experience; or a PhD
in education, psychology, sociology or related social science field
with 2 years of related experience.--- Experience providing
technical assistance related to disability, education programs,
equity, significant disproportionality, or Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/special education data.Preferred
Qualifications:--- Experience working in state or local education
agencies.--- Specific experience with data required under IDEA
including sections 616 and 618.--- Experience with root cause
analysis and policy, procedure and practice reviews.--- An interest
in advancing educational equity.Other Required Qualifications:---
Demonstrated communication skills.--- Collaboration with teams,
managers and/or clients.--- Organization skills, including time
management ability.--- Detail oriented.Westat offers a well-rounded
and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and
work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may
participate in:
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