Learning Scientist - Science Education

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.
Amplify is looking for a Learning Scientist specializing in science education, ideally with a focus on elementary and/or middle school, to join our team. The Learning Scientist will work as part of research and product teams on a variety of projects that integrate assessment and instruction within digital science core and supplemental curricula. The hired candidate will provide theoretical guidance in the design and creation of new assessment and instructional products as well as plan, conduct, and disseminate results of field research studies that provide support for Amplify's science products and services.
If you are a science education expert with a background in assessment, statistics, and education technology who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for all students, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities of the Learning Scientist:

• Provide guidance to inform the development of assessments in the science domain, supporting stance with existing research and field test data
• Liaise with academics and other experts to gather additional knowledge and support for assessment development
• Work with product, engineering, and measurement teams to implement, score, and interpret technology-based assessments including assessment performance tasks
• Design and conduct research projects and disseminate results
  
  • Lead efforts for demonstrating product impact and efficacy, including strategies and methods for measurement
  • Develop research questions and create research design in collaboration with data analysts to ensure data collection is sufficient to support desired analyses
  • Produce reports, position papers, and manuscripts for internal research purposes, external client review, and publication in peer-reviewed or refereed venues
  • Attend conferences to disseminate work and refresh knowledge of the field

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD/EdD in education, developmental psychology, or other relevant field, with an explicit focus on science education and measurement
• 2+ years of applied research experience
• Experience developing assessments
• Expertise in Next Generation Science Standards
• Research record, including publications and presentations to professional audiences
• Some science teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years working with a Science publisher

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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.
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