Associate Researcher
Company: University Of Kansas
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Overview
Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), a
research center at the University of Kansas (KU), is seeking an
Associate Researcher to support the development of cognitive
learning map models that represent students' knowledge, skills, and
understandings in English language arts (ELA), from birth through
high school with a focus on K-12 instruction and assessment.
Additional responsibilities will include collaborating with test
development and research teams on various projects, including
funded research, development of assessments, and design and
development of instructional materials.
ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students,
with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners.
ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that
are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill
development, assessment design, and teacher professional
development informs the center's map-based learning systems.
With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and
operational alternate assessments, ATLAS is a leader in educational
research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships
and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and
commitment.
Visit the ATLAS website to learn how the center improves the
learning landscape for all students.
KU employees have great benefits!
40%: Support the designing, planning, and implementing ELA learning
map projects. Activities include:
20%: Collaborate with test development and research teams to
develop high-quality, accessible, map-based educational materials
to support the teaching and learning of ELA for all learners.
Responsibilities include using K-12 academic content education
knowledge to review instructional guides, professional development
materials, and other documents supporting ELA teaching and
learning.
5%: Contribute to developing proposals for funded research projects
and communicate with external audiences, including state
departments of education and professional organizations. Present
information related to learning maps to technical and non-technical
audiences.
5%: Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
A complete online application includes:
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