Specialist research

Supports the Director of Research in executing the activities of the Office of Research to execute program evaluations and reviews in collaboration with the Office of Title I. Performs independently and collaborates within teams, on multiple research and evaluation projects covering a variety of educational issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with program evaluation activities, including developing evaluation questions, logic models, and data collection timelines and leading staff and outside teams through the program evaluation process.
• Assists with and independently performs all aspects of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) survey program, including survey tool development, creation of sampling strategies, implementation, and reporting using an online, digital platform.
• Assists with data collection efforts that support the BCPS research agenda including facilitating focus groups, conducting observations, creating data collection tools, and retrieving data from various sources including the BCPS Inform and the Data Warehouse.
• Accurately codes and analyzes data, interprets results, provides written summaries, and presents data analyses with consideration for non-technical audiences.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, statistical packages (e.g., STATA), and other data systems and technologies to extract, manipulate, and report data.
• Assist with writing and editing of written reports and presentations.
• Performs rigorous quality control checks on work products to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree.
• Two years of research experience.
• A doctoral degree and experience in educational, social, or behavioral research is preferred.
• Some research experience related to doctoral degree may substitute for work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods for statistical analysis, research design, and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of survey research methodology.
• Knowledge of data management systems/tools (e.g. SQL).
• Knowledge of statistical software package (e.g. STATA), including writing code or syntax.
• Knowledge of principles for the ethical treatment of human research participants.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, school personnel, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules may include nights and weekends.

FLSA:

Exempt

RETIREMENT:

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

GRADE:

OPE Grade 08

SALARY:

$96,570 - $155,327

OTHER COMPENSATION:

Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

Application Instructions:

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure
443-809-7874
sstansbury@bcps.org