Education Researcher

Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

The San Diego Unified School District is recruiting for the position of Education Researcher.

The Education Researcher will plan, conduct, and report upon a variety of complex research activities related to District programs, policies, and initiatives.

There is one (1) vacancy scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

The Education Researcher will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 056. The OTBS Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

E = Essential Functions

Plan and develop methods of data collection of statistical, educational (including enrollment), and other research data to carry out assigned research projects. E

Gather, summarize, and distribute study and research data to District personnel and the public. E

Prepare written reports of researched-based findings; coordinate, compile, and produce state and federal mandated research-based reports. E

Perform a variety of research studies related to District programs, policies, and initiatives; research national literature relevant to District programs and policies. E

Provide assistance to external research consultants. E

Develop questionnaires, interview protocols, and other research tools. E

Act as department liaison or District representative; attend and participate in meetings as a representative of the department. E

Analyze the application of systems and policies regarding a variety of District operations. E

Determine and organize schedules for the timely report of data. E

Assist in the development and use of a complex information development and management system. E

Train and direct the work of assigned staff. ETo view the detailed Education Researcher job description, click here.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major in education, social science, business or public administration, or other appropriate field, including or supplemented by courses in statistics and the use of computer based research methods and two (2) years of recent, progressively responsible experience in research activities, preferably involving educational policy analysis or formal research in a related field, in a large school district, or other public agency.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

None.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

Online employment application

Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Answer all supplemental questions

The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

Attach proof of education

Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached

Photocopy of Degree or

Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript

Photocopy of Licenses and/or Certifications

Foreign Equivalency Certification:

Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.

Additional documents

A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.

Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email

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