Learning and Innovation Researcher
- Employer
- The Hewitt School
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Mar 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Curriculum & Instructional Development, Research Administration
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Title: Learning and Innovation Researcher
Department: Learning and Innovation
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The inaugural learning and innovation researcher at The Hewitt School will play an essential role in the research and design of an upper school program aligned with the school’s bold new mission and strategic vision. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to conduct research that will inform the school’s work at each phase of design and implementation as well as institute systems for the ongoing, sustainable collection of actionable feedback, putting improvement science at the very center of education innovation.
The learning and innovation researcher will work closely with a faculty team designing a distinctive ninth grade experience as a transition into an upper school program focused on addressing real-world challenges and questions. As The Hewitt School is a K-12 girls’ school, the researcher also will support the backwards design of a K-8 model that prepares girls to thrive in a very different model of high school.
This role, which reports to the assistant head of school for learning and innovation, is an exciting opportunity for a researcher/educator to shape how a K-12 school implements and sustains innovation, especially in the areas of competency-based learning, equity and inclusion, and transdisciplinary real-world learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Collaborate with team members in the
design of a K-12 school model that conceives of the school itself
as a learning organization (as opposed to a knowledge delivery
system) using the methodology of continuous improvement
science
Provide support and leadership for
the creation of a learning environment in which assessment
activities are understood and practiced for ongoing
improvement
Collaborate with team members in the
design of assessments (formative and summative) that incorporate
standards and competencies for a dynamic feedback loop connecting
home and school
Collaborate with research partners,
including YouthTruth Survey, to assess student engagement and
academic progress to inform pedagogy and curriculum design
decisions
Evaluate and assess additional data
needed such as outcomes and assessment data, demographic data, and
enrollment data in order to contribute to the design and
implementation of an ongoing research agenda
Establish feedback mechanisms to
ensure that the input of all stakeholders (students, faculty,
school leadership, families, trustees, and alumnae) is effectively
considered at each stage of design and implementation
Collaborate with faculty on action
research projects and initiatives that have as their goal the
improvement of educational effectiveness in the context of school
innovation
Support the dissemination, synthesis,
and use of findings and data through written reports, briefings,
and dashboards, facilitating strategic conversations among
stakeholders
Design surveys and conduct
quantitative and qualitative studies, collect and summarize data,
and provide analysis and interpretation for planning, review, and
decision-making
Partner with communications and
admissions departments on effective storytelling and marketing
based on metrics of progress and improvement
Engage in professional development to
stay abreast of assessment theories, pedagogical and technological
developments, and current trends and developments in order to
exercise informed judgment and advise on new directions
Perform other duties as assigned
within the scope of the position
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias
education and social justice
Advanced degree or equivalent
experience in an appropriate academic discipline with an emphasis
on both program evaluation/assessment and quantitative and
qualitative research methods, including improvement science
Demonstrated commitment to the
leadership development of girls and young women, anti-bias
education, and social justice
Strong project management skills and
experience with leading a project from beginning to the
presentation of data
Ability to work independently,
one-on-one, and collaboratively
Excellent oral and written
communication skills for a wide variety of audiences
Strong statistical, analytical,
presentation, problem-solving, and predictive modeling skills
Demonstrated proficiency in research,
survey design, and analysis
Teaching experience or related
experience in curriculum design and pedagogy
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
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Inquiry-based pedagogy
Culturally responsive approach to
teaching
Fluency in multiple student-centered
instructional approaches
Commitment to student life
Proven dedication to professional
growth and purpose-driven practice
Professional practice and ability to
model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work to employment@hewittschool.org. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the school’s academic philosophy. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
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