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Researcher Intern, PhD Students
Location
California + 7 moreAll locations: California | Illinois | North Carolina | Maryland | Massachusetts | Texas | Virginia | Washington
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
$30 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Researcher Intern, PhD Students
American Institutes for Research
• Support projects related to the education of students with disabilities, with emphasis on state education agencies and special education systems-level work. • Assist with reviewing, synthesizing, and organizing research, policy, guidance, and other resources relevant to special education leadership and improvement efforts. • Contribute to the development of tools, materials, presentations, briefs, and other products for internal and external audiences. • Participate in team meetings, professional learning opportunities, and mentorship activities with leaders in special education and related fields. • Help analyze problems of practice and identify evidence-based strategies that support improved services, systems, and outcomes for children and youth with disabilities. • Collaborate with project staff to complete assigned tasks, monitor timelines, and communicate progress on internship activities. • Complete a culminating project aligned with the priorities of NCSI. • Perform other related duties in support of learning goals and organizational needs.
Job Requirements
- Must currently enrolled in a doctoral program in special education, educational leadership, public policy, disability studies, education policy, or a closely related field focused on the education and development of students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated interest in leadership, policy, systems improvement, or state-level work related to special education.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly for different audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote professional environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Experience with literature reviews, policy analysis, data-informed decision-making, or program support.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for students with disabilities, their families, and the systems that serve them.
Benefits
- AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.
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