Job Title: Assistant in Research 12 Month Salaried (Successful Start: CGI Project - Learning Systems Institute)(Multiple Vacancies)
Location: Hybrid
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 58473
Department

Learning Systems Institute

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for working with the project administration team to meet grant deliverables by providing support to teachers and families in Hillsborough County, Florida who are participating in the Successful Start: CGI program.

Data analysis and review of current research is required to provide strategic supports and services for teachers and students.

This position will focus on mentoring, coaching, and facilitating professional development sessions for teachers and families in collaboration with project administration and CGI experts to increase understanding and implementation of research-based practices for improving student achievement in mathematics.

In addition, this position will require the facilitation of professional development offerings and technical assistance sessions to build capacity of teachers, providing input for resource development and revisions, and reporting activities into a Project Tracking System database.

Qualifications

Academic master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.

Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to accommodate the travel needs of the position within Hillsborough County.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the elementary Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to take initiative through demonstrating problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to gather, interpret, report and/or edit information.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of computer applications to Include, Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as some in the Adobe suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Premier Pro).
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply Hillsborough County Public Schools mathematics instructional guides and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Cognitively Guided Instruction.

Helpful

The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) within the Learning Systems Institute, at Florida State University seeks to fill the position of Research Associate for the Successful Start: Cognitively Guided Instruction Project. The Successful Start: Cognitively Guided Instruction Project is a project funded by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.

Contact Info

For more information, please contact Dr. Amanda Tazaz at atazaz@fsu.edu

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is a hybrid/remote position with some in-person activities at school locations in Hillsborough County. Stable high-speed internet access is required.

This is primarily a Monday to Friday work schedule, however, ability to work flexible days (some Saturdays) and hours to accommodate stakeholder needs is necessary.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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