Bilingual Spanish Data Collector - (Contract)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our 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 help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
We are seeking qualified individuals to work as Bilingual (Spanish-English) Data Collectors for an exciting research project being conducted in local schools. Data Collectors will have the opportunity to train and learn about cutting edge literacy and reading measures, assess students in grades K-6, and collaborate with other data collectors to obtain 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 prompt, reliable, and operates with a high standard of professionalism.
If you have a background in education, research, and/or literacy and are passionate about improving educational outcomes for all students, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:

• Complete an online self-paced training on how to administer mCLASS assessments and other measures associated with the project
  
  • Spanish R&D assesses students' phonological awareness, alphabetic principle and phonics, reading fluency, and reading comprehension in Spanish. The sub measures administered vary by grade level.
• Attend a LIVE (virtual) training on how to administer the external criterion measures within the project
  
  • External criterion measures will be administered at the close of each benchmark window as part of the study
• Attend a refresher training prior to the middle and the end of year benchmark windows
• Collaborate with other data collectors and school staff to conduct remote assessments with fidelity for students grades K-6
• Collect data efficiently and professionally, while maintaining confidentiality of student results
• Enter data accurately within the mCLASS platform and Google sheets

Basic Qualifications Of The Data Collector:

• English and Spanish Language proficiency
• Professional experience interacting with students in grades K-6
• Experience using technology (i.e. computer/laptop, iPad/tablet)
• Experience using Google Drive apps (i.e. GoogleDocs, GoogleSheets)
• Comfortable working in a remote environment (i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications Of The Data Collector:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable: work experience in a fast-paced environment
• 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

Job Structure:

• Seasonal Part-time position
• Expected to work general school hours for grades K-6 (dependent on site and location)
• Data collection will occur at the beginning, middle, and end (BOY, MOY, EOY) of the school year
• Training will be held in early September 2022
• BOY data collection will begin in early-mid September 2022

Amplify requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.