Field Assessor/Interventionist

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Job Title: Field Assessor/Interventionist Department: EHE | Crane Center for Early Childhood Our goal is to experimentally test whether the language-focused intervention facilitates students’ learning of key language and reading comprehension skills in the short- and long-term. Research assistant conducts research activities for NIH-funded study of a small-group language-focused intervention implemented in local elementary school classrooms with first graders identified as at risk for reading comprehension difficulties; this research involves multiple school districts, classrooms, and children; assists the research staff in the long-term and day-to-day progress towards project deliverables; helps with student retention/tracking activities; maintains project documentation/protocols; attends project/staff meetings, additional trainings, and workshops as needed; and otherwise assists with field-based activities. Additional Interventionist duties: facilitates the collection of data; verifies completeness and accuracy of collected data; maintains data collection logs; prepares intervention lessons and collects lesson implementation data (e.g., video records each lesson, completes daily logs); provides language and reading intervention to small groups of first grade students. Additional Assessor duties: facilitates the collection of data; conducts pretest and posttest assessments of first grade students; verifies completeness and accuracy of collected data. Position training will occur starting in August or September 2022; assessment and intervention duties will occur during the 2022-2023 school year. This position requires satisfactory background check, and may require a health screening and references. Individuals must comply with OSU, CCEC, and local school district COVID guidelines. Required Qualifications • Associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Prior experience working with children (4-12 years of age). • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a research team. • Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. • Reliable means of transportation to/from the Crane Center and to local schools. • Daytime availability Monday-Friday during school hours. Interventionists would visit the same elementary schools during the same time block each day. • Willingness to complete a background check, fingerprinting, and other requirements to be able to work with children in schools. Desired Qualifications • Experience conducting social science research. • Experience with psychological and/or educational assessments. • Experience providing instruction or intervention in an education setting, particularly language and/or literacy instruction. How to Apply Interested candidates should prepare the following materials: (1) a cover letter detailing how they meet the required and desired qualifications listed above; (2) resume or curriculum vitae; and (3) names and contact information for three references. Additional Information: The College of Education and Human Ecology values learning as a lifelong process. The educators, researchers and professionals we help grow are critical to shaping academic success and health and wellness for generations to come. EHE embodies the mission and goals of OSU, and is committed to: • Creating and discovering knowledge to improve the well-being of our state, regional, national and global communities; • Educating students through a comprehensive array of distinguished academic programs; • Preparing a diverse student body to be leaders and engaged citizens; • Fostering a culture of engagement and service; • Understanding that diversity and inclusion are essential components of our excellence. We are led by our core values of excellence; diversity in people and of ideas; inclusion; access and affordability; innovation; collaboration and multidisciplinary endeavor; and integrity, transparency and trust. The Target Pay for this position is $15/hr. CRM: RESRSCT2 Location: Schoenbaum Family Center (0933) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 20 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. 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