Part-Time Senior Science Education Specialist

23603BR

Achievement & Assessment Inst

Position Overview

Accessible Teaching, Learning and Assessment Systems (ATLAS) promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students and their educators. Our primary focus is supporting students with disabilities and struggling learners. We create technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous.
We specialize in map-based learning systems, informed by research on skill development, assessment design, and teacher professional development. Every program and project in our diverse portfolio of operational and grant-funded research strategically aligns with our student- and educator-focused mission. Our work is also supported by multiple strategic partnerships with organizations that share our focus and commitment to quality learning experiences for all students.

In addition to grant-funded research projects, ATLAS develops and delivers state assessments. Our largest assessment system is the Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment System. DLM alternate assessments are designed to assess students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in English language arts, mathematics, and science. We also offer custom social studies alternate assessments. Our broader state assessments include the Kansas Assessment Program and the Kansas English Language Proficiency Assessment.
As an organization, ATLAS is committed to creating policies and practices that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment in which all employees feel they belong and can succeed.

ATLAS is seeking a part-time senior science education specialist to serve as an internal consultant on a variety of teaching and assessment projects in science. A successfully applicant will have significant experience in K-12 science education and deep understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards and a Framework for Science Education.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 72 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! See benefits.ku.edu for more details.

Job Description

70%: Contribute to ATLAS projects focused on science education and assessment.

• Job activities may include reviewing research literature and/or curricular materials, reviewing and revising assessment items, participating in internal reviews of learning maps in science, and developing content for professional learning products.

20%

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Provide expert consultation in science and science education for different teams in the center working on science related projects.

• Job activities may include reviewing project proposals and project plans, collaborating with researchers in developing ideas for research projects and evaluation instruments.

10%

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Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

This position allows for a telework location for well-qualified candidates. A telework position may be required to travel to Lawrence up to four times per year.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a life, physical or earth and space science and 4 years of related experience or Masters’ degree in science, education or related field and 1 year of related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching K-12 science.
• Experience utilizing Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as evidenced by work history.
• At least one year of cumulative experience working on projects related to academic standards and assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience teaching K-12 mathematics.
• Experience developing large scale assessments or professional development materials in science.
• Experience developing science instructional materials or assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application includes:

• Online application
• Résumé
• Letter detailing your professional experiences that align with the required and preferred qualifications Contact information for three professional references.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review will begin on October 20th, please apply before the application review date. 

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

Application Review Begins

20-Oct-2022

Anticipated Start Date

24-Oct-2022

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Varied, during 9-5 hours M-F

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

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