A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves over eleven million students in all 50 states.
Amplify's Research and Measurement team is looking for a dedicated Research Associate to join our mCLASS Spanish team. The Research Associate will work as part of a research team on a variety of projects involving classroom assessment, instructional interventions, and instructional technology. This person will coordinate and implement research studies as well as disseminate results of field research studies that provide support for Amplify's Spanish literacy products and services. The ideal candidate pays close attention to detail and quality of work products, manages projects independently, and adapts well in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities of the Research Associate:

• Conduct reviews of relevant literature that supports the foundation of current and future products.
• Coordinate research projects.
• Research projects include small-scale pilot studies, as well as larger scale field studies to conduct item, assessment equating, validity, reliability, and efficacy analyses.
• Manage research timelines and budgets.
• Manage research study data including, but not limited to, organizing and merging data files.
• Carry out initial statistical analyses of data sets, to help direct the data collection process.
• Recruit schools for participation in research, provide materials, set up study logistics, check-in during data collection, and deliver incentives.
• Hire, train, and manage field study personnel, often remotely, but with some in-person management as well.
• Develop qualitative protocols, including surveys and observational rubrics, to compliment qualitative data collection.
• Disseminate research results
• Produce reports, position papers, and manuscripts for internal research purposes, external client review, and publication in peer-reviewed or refereed venues.

Basic Qualifications of the Research Associate:

• Native or bilingual (Federal ILR Level 5) proficiency of the Spanish language, with a strong command of its nuanced rules in spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Full professional proficiency (Federal ILR Level 4) verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 2+ years of applied research experience and experience conducting research studies.
• Master's degree in education, educational psychology, linguistics, or other relevant field.
• 1+ years work experience in a school.
• Demonstrated understanding of literacy development in grades K-6.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.