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The Teaming Up for Equity in Science: Supporting NGSS Three-dimensional Learning and Achievement through Actionable Assessment project seeks an education researcher to join a team investigating how to make middle school assessment more meaningful for students. The research specialist will support quantitative and qualitative research into the educational efficacy of an innovative middle school science assessment system called ONPAR. Research activities include surveys, interviews, analysis of assessment results, education data, and user feedback. This is a grant-funded position which ends 12/31/2026.
The Teaming Up for Equity in Science: Supporting NGSS Three-dimensional Learning and Achievement through Actionable Assessment project will examine the use of the ONPAR NGSS-based assessment system to leverage data to inform teaching and learning and conduct a randomized controlled trial to assess its effectiveness. The project will refine and validate ONPAR materials to meet the needs of users, increase teacher efficacy for NGSS assessment and data-driven instruction through professional development, improve outcomes for high-need middle school science learners, particularly ELs and students who struggle with reading, and build capacity for sustaining and expanding the use of the ONPAR assessment system. More information on the project can be found at http://iiassessment.wceruw.org/.
- 30% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- 20% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- 20% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
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Required
Bachelor's Degree minimum in science education or closely related field
Preferred
Master's Degree
MA in science education preferred
Required:
-experience working in K-12 science education (classroom, research or other related position)
-experience assisting with or conducting quantitative and qualitative research and following research procedures
-excellent written and oral communication skills
-self-motivated
-able to thrive in a minimal supervision environment
Preferred:
-experience organizing and cleaning quantitative data
-familiarity with science assessment
-experience conducting literature reviews and writing reports
-attentive to detail
-strong collaboration skills
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. The balance of in-person and remote work for this position will be discussed at the time of hire.
Terminal, 30 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Minimum $44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), established in 1964, is one of the first, most productive, and largest university-based education research and development centers in the world. WCER's researchers and staff work to make teaching and learning as effective as possible for all ages and all people.
WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. To this end, our center helps scholars and practitioners develop, submit, conduct, and share grant-funded education research.
At WCER, all employees share five fundamental organization values to guide the purpose and quality of our work and interactions within ourselves and our outside stakeholders. The values that the work and people of WCER strive to uphold are:
- Innovation and Excellence. Continuous improvement is a driver for excellence. We innovate and improve in our work to advance education through leading research and development.
- Equitable Education. Equitable education is essential to a healthy society. We aim to reverse imbalances and injustices in education through our work.
- Affirming and Increasing Diversity. Individual differences and group diversity inspire creative and equitable outcomes. We actively affirm and seek to increase such diversity in our center.
- Healthy Workplace. The well-being of our workplace enhances success for all. We commit to a workplace based on mutual respect and transparency.
- Partnering Across Differences. Diverse backgrounds and expertise improve the quality of our work. We collaborate across disciplines, methodologies, organizations, and communities to strengthen our research and development outcomes.
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Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit:
- A cover letter addressed to Laura Wright describing how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of this position
- A current resume
- A list with the contact information of at least three professional references
Becky Ohan
bsohan@wisc.edu
608-262-5158
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Research Specialist(RE047)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/WCER
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:297894-AS
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/