Employer: Amplify Education
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.
We are recruiting dedicated individuals with Spanish proficiency to work as remote Bilingual Spanish Data Collectors for an exciting research project being conducted in local schools throughout the country.
Data Collectors will have the opportunity to train and learn cutting edge literacy and reading assessments, assess students in grades K-6, and collaborate with other data collectors to collect high quality data that will provide support for Amplify’s literacy products and services as well as promote positive instructional outcomes for students.
The ideal candidate for this position is fluent in Spanish, prompt, reliable, and operates with a high standard of professionalism.
It would be a plus if you have a background in education, research, and/or literacy and are passionate about improving educational outcomes for all students.
***This is a seasonal position with fluctuating hours between 30-40 hours per week. Expected to work general school hours for grades K-6 (dependent on site).
The duration of work will be April through the first week in June, and candidates with unrestricted availability to visit school sites during this period will be prioritized.
*This is a Remote role. You must reside on the East Coast of the United States to be considered.
“Amplify’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided. “
Responsibilities
- Attend a half-day training on how to use all assessments associated with the project.
- Spanish R&D assesses students’ alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, encoding, oral language, reading comprehension, and vocabulary in Spanish. The sub measures administered vary by grade level.
- Attend a half-day training on how to administer the external criterion measures within the project.
- External criterion measures will be administered to all students at the close of each benchmark window as part of the study.
- Attend a 2-hour refresher training prior to middle and end of year benchmark windows.
- Collaborate with other data collectors and school staff to conduct in-person and remote assessments with fidelity for students grades K-6
- Collect data efficiently and professionally, while maintaining confidentiality of student results
- Enter data into a google and/or excel spreadsheet
Basic Qualifications
- English and Spanish Language proficiency
- Professional experience interacting with students in grades K-6
- Experience using technology, such as, iPads/tablets
- Experience using Google Drive apps, such as GoogleDocs and GoogleSheets
- Comfortable working in a remote environment (i.e. Zoom, Google Meet)
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable: work experience in a fast-paced environment and
- Experience effectively collaborating with colleagues to meet team goals
- Work experience in designing, conducting, or collecting data for research studies
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Experience working in educational field