<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">AIR’s </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education Systems and Policy</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> program area is seeking a <strong>Part-Time Senior </strong></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">to support</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">project teams dedicated to meeting clients’ needs for improving educational outcomes in </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">rural schools and districts</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. The Senior Technical Assistance Consultant will provide technical assistance and capacity-building services tailored to the unique needs and challenges of rural education environments. This role involves developing and implementing tools, resources, and processes to strengthen rural education systems at the school, district, and state levels.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-contrast="auto">Engagements are typically project-based, part-time, and may vary in duration and hours depending on project needs, ranging from 25-70%. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s </span><span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href="https://www.air.org/locations#alloffices"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">U.S. office locations</span></span></a></span><span data-contrast="none"> <span data-contrast="auto">but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"335559739":0}"> </span>This does not include U.S. territories. </span></span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About AIR:</span></h4><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="TextRun SCXW189087395 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189087395 BCX8">Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189087395 BCX8">assistance</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189087395 BCX8"> to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189087395 BCX8">generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW189087395 BCX8">  </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW189087395 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></h4><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The responsibilities for the position include:</span></p><div id="WACViewPanel_ClipboardElement" class="WACEditing EditMode EditingSurfaceBody FireFox WACViewPanel_DisableLegacyKeyCodeAndCharCode usehover"><div class="SCXW132896120 BCX2"><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW132896120 BCX2"><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid). </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create TA and capacity building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide expertise on rural education issues, including access, community engagement, and resource allocation. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support research activities related to rural education, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on rural education contexts. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned. </span></li></ul></div></div></div><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Qualifications:</span></h4><div id="WACViewPanel_ClipboardElement" class="WACEditing EditMode EditingSurfaceBody FireFox WACViewPanel_DisableLegacyKeyCodeAndCharCode usehover"><div class="SCXW228197594 BCX2"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228197594 BCX2"><p class="Paragraph SCXW228197594 BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: rgb( 28 , 37 , 45 ); text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW228197594 BCX2" lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228197594 BCX2">Education, Knowledge, and Experience</span></span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW228197594 BCX2"><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in rural education. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Previous experience as a school administrator or other school leader working in or with rural schools, districts, or education agencies.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge and experience with school finance, district budgets, or tax policy related to K-12 education.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of evidence-based practices for improving instructional quality and student outcomes in rural contexts.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to rural educators or instructional leaders.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience collaborating with rural education service providers, researchers, or professional associations.</span></li></ul></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228197594 BCX2"><p class="Paragraph SCXW228197594 BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: rgb( 28 , 37 , 45 ); text-align: left;"><span class="TextRun SCXW228197594 BCX2" lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228197594 BCX2">Skills</span></span></p></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW228197594 BCX2"><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to be flexible and accommodating to partners’ needs and capacity. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to identify and elevate local knowledge, expertise, and skills when providing technical assistance in rural settings. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally. </span></li></ul></div></div><div class="SCXW228197594 BCX2"><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228197594 BCX2"><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Disclosures</strong>: This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> 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 age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: </strong>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 tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: </strong> AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">#LI-AS1 #LI-REMOTE</span></p></div></div></div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><a href="https://www.air.org/build-career-air/benefits">AIR’s Total Rewards Program</a>, 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.</p></div><div class="title">Anticipated Hourly Rate Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$58</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$78 USD</span></div></div></div>