Researcher Intern (PhD Students), National Center for Systemic Improvement

About this role

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join AIR as a <strong>Researcher Intern</strong> to support a project for the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI). The NCSI supports state education agencies (SEAs) to best use their general supervision and professional development systems to establish and meet high expectations for every student with a disability by providing universal, targeted, and intensive technical assistance. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This internship is designed for graduate students interested in special education leadership, state education agency work, systems-level improvement, and evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities. This staff person will contribute to ongoing projects, participate in structured professional learning and mentorship, and complete a culminating project aligned to NCSI priorities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.</span></p> <h4><span style="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;">Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</span></p> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW130806691 BCX0" style="font-size: 12px;"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW130806691 BCX0" style="color: rgb( 28 , 37 , 45 );"><span class="TextRun SCXW130806691 BCX0" lang="EN-US" style="color: rgb(3, 30, 44); font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130806691 BCX0">Responsibilities:</span></span></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXW130806691 BCX0" style="color: rgb( 28 , 37 , 45 );"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The responsibilities for the position include:</span></p> </div> <div class="SCXW130806691 BCX0" style="font-size: 12px;"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW130806691 BCX0"> <ul style="background-color: transparent;"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support projects related to the education of students with disabilities, with emphasis on state education agencies and special education systems-level work.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with reviewing, synthesizing, and organizing research, policy, guidance, and other resources relevant to special education leadership and improvement efforts.</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 the development of tools, materials, presentations, briefs, and other products for internal and external audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in team meetings, professional learning opportunities, and mentorship activities with leaders in special education and related fields.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Help analyze problems of practice and identify evidence-based strategies that support improved services, systems, and outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.</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 with project staff to complete assigned tasks, monitor timelines, and communicate progress on internship activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Complete a culminating project aligned with the priorities of NCSI. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:…