Join AIR as a Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant and use your experience and knowledge to help us deliver on our mission: to generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all. The TA Consultant will specialize in continuous improvement coaching, supporting postsecondary institutions, community schools, and youth‑serving organizations to strengthen implementation of evidence-based strategies.
The TA Consultant will provide technical assistance and capacity-building services to state and local education agencies, schools, and education partners focusing on evidence-based solutions in areas such as school and program improvement, family engagement, school climate, MTSS, career pathways, rural education, and more. This role involves developing resources, training, coaching, and guidance to strengthen education systems at the school, district, and state levels.
This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities:
- Develop training materials, implementation measures, and protocols for monitoring and supporting education initiatives across various topics.
- Deliver training, professional development, and coaching to support educators, administrators, and leaders in implementing new programs and/or engaging in continuous improvement processes.
- Develop and contribute to reports that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and other relevant audiences.
- Represent the organization in interactions with state, local, and site-based staff; potential clients; and partner organizations.
- Work on collaborative project teams, including supervision of research/TA assistants and associates as a task or functional lead.
- Contribute to team efforts to develop new business opportunities including strategic planning, identification and pursuit of opportunities, and proposal development.
- Lead discrete projects or major workstreams, including planning, execution, and client coordination.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
- Master’s degree or higher with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in education required.
- Experience working directly with or in school districts, state education agencies, and/or postsecondary education systems.
- Experience coaching and/or creating and facilitating professional learning for school staff, leaders, and/or community partners.
- Demonstrated experience working in postsecondary education systems and in at least one of the following areas: community schools, family engagement, or youth development, with a track record of supporting cross-sector teams serving students and families.
- Three years or more of technical assistance experience in either improvement science or continuous improvement capacities.
- Demonstrated experience in project organization and management.
- Experience working with educators or staff supporting mental health, special education, or wraparound services in educational settings.
- 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.
- Flexibility/adaptability, including an ability to work in dynamic environments and think strategically about how to tailor materials and processes to meet local needs.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally as needed (up to 25% time spent traveling and supporting schools and communities in-person).
- Ability to apply research, evaluation, or data-informed approaches to inform technical assistance, support decision-making, and guide continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locks, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at [email protected] or call 202.403.5000.
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AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or higher with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in education
- Experience working directly with school districts, state education agencies, and/or postsecondary education systems
- Experience coaching and/or creating and facilitating professional learning for school staff, leaders, or community partners
- Demonstrated experience working in postsecondary education systems and in at least one of: community schools, family engagement, or youth development
- Three years or more of technical assistance experience in improvement science or continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience in project organization and management
- Experience working with educators or staff supporting mental health, special education, or wraparound services
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality
- Flexibility and adaptability to tailor materials and processes to local needs
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally as needed (up to 25%)
- Ability to apply research, evaluation, or data-informed approaches to inform technical assistance and continuous improvement
- Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available
What We Do
Established in 1946, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of education, health, and the workforce.
