About WestEd
As a community of over 1,300 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact - asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.
Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to who we are and how we work. We are committed to working with our clients to illuminate and address disparities, value and elevate diverse voices, and ensure equitable access to our resources and services. Read more about . Come and join us!
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION-Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.
Content Area Description
WestEd's Assessment Research & Innovation (AR&I) group is involved extensively at the local, state, and national levels in planning, developing, and evaluating standards and assessment tools, methods, and systems. We are researchers first and foremost, so our projects tend to examine the technical aspects of testing in addition to assessment- and accountability-related issues for various student populations (e.g., English language learners) and for developing fields (e.g., computer science) as well as traditional academic areas. To ensure assessment innovations make it out of the laboratory and into the classroom, AR&I also works closely with WestEd's Assessment Design & Development experts who deliver high-stakes summative assessment programs in several states.
Position Description:
The Senior Research Associate will collaborate with other team members and clients to develop the capacity of our partners to improve educational outcomes and advance equity. The AR&I team is committed to assessment and research work that fosters equity, diversity, and accessibility and is looking for someone who shares these values. The position will be expected to support large-scale multi-year research studies; to support evidence-based technical assistance to states and districts; and to advance AR&I's research agenda by creating, communicating, and applying new knowledge in educational measurement.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
TRAVEL (up to 20%): In a post-COVID world, travel is assumed to be about 20% for the purpose of client visits and presentations in the field. Most meetings are currently done virtually.
*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position, WestEd level 12, is $120,400 to $180,000 but WestEd does not typically hire at or near the top of the salary range. The typical hiring range for this role is $120,400 to $150,500. The actual offer takes into account multiple factors including but not limited to education; experience; internal equity, and other organizational needs.
In addition to the base salary, benefits include:
For more detail about our benefits, go to: https://www.wested.org/work-at-wested/benefits/
Committed to the diversity of race, ethnicities, perspectives, and opportunities, WestEd offers a variety of social and professional learning communities, such as Employee Resource groups, the Data Intelligence, Insights, and Innovation PLC, and the WestEd Parent Community, just to name a few. We hope you'll consider joining us to build better schools, communities, learning pathways, and more! #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)