Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Math Education

About the Role: Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Math Education

AIR’s Education Systems and Policy program area is seeking a Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant to support project teams dedicated to meeting clients’ needs for improving K-12 math instruction, intervention, and data use. The Senior TA Consultant will provide technical assistance on the application of evidence-based practices for promoting students’ growth in math. The work will include the development and implementation of a suite of tools and processes designed to train and support the educator workforce on topics related to evidence-based math instruction, intervention, assessment, and data use at the school, district, and state levels.

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 apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

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 math teaching and learning to support technical assistance activities.
• Support research activities related to math education, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to reports that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on math.
• Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• 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 math education.
• Previous experience working in a state education agency is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for improving math instruction and routines and teacher professional development and learning.
• Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to math educators or instructional coaches.
• Experience collaborating with math education service providers, curriculum developers, researchers, or professional associations.

Skills

• 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.

Key skills/competency

• Math Education
• K-12 Instruction
• Evidence-based Practices
• Technical Assistance
• Data Analysis
• Instructional Design
• Professional Development
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Curriculum Development