Jobs: Two positions at the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition

[Keira Ballantyne]

The George Washington University's National Clearinghouse for English
Language Acquisition (NCELA), within the Graduate School of Education and
Human Development, seeks qualified applicants for the positions of Senior
Research Associate/Research Scientist and a Research Associate/Librarian.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language
Acquisition (OELA), NCELA collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and provides
technical assistance information on the education of English language
learners. 

 

Senior Research Associate/Research Scientist

 

Qualifications: Master's degree or doctorate in educational psychology,
education, linguistics, policy, or related area; demonstrated knowledge of
English as a second language/bilingual education methodology and the
educational/research needs of English language learners and the personnel
serving them in pre-K-12 institutions; demonstrated ability in quantitative
research or research on assessment; familiarity with the U.S. Department of
Education/OELA and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB); excellent
written and oral communication skills; strong service orientation; Internet,
MS Office/Windows; minimum 3-5 years' experience working with linguistically
and culturally diverse students in U.S. schools or in related organizations.
Bilingual ability preferred. 

 

Responsibilities: Identify, collect, analyze, synthesize and provide
technical assistance information related to the implementation of NCLB,
particularly Titles I and III; assist with analysis of annual reports of
state departments of education and federal grantees; assist with development
of conference agendas and program materials; respond to requests for
information related to the education of limited English proficient students;
analyze data and assist with producing online resources. 

 

Research Associate/Librarian

 

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or in education,
linguistics, policy, or related area; 2-3 years of experience developing and
managing a collection in a library or similar environment including
organizing materials and evaluating records; excellent written and oral
communication skills; strong service orientation; basic understanding of
librarianship, reference practices, and organizing information for a
web-based environment. Preferable: bilingual skills; education and social
science reference practices and resources. 

 

Responsibilities: Identify, collect, analyze, and synthesize educational
information related to the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act of
2001, particularly Titles I and III; analyze data and research trends in
library and information science; manage resource collection library,
database, and Internet and library search strategies; gather and create
policy, guidelines, and procedures for resource collection library; produce
and assist with technical documentation for website; identify material and
assist with quarterly newsletter; determine reference and bibliographic
needs for clientele; and respond to related requests for information on the
education of limited English proficient students.

 

Application/Benefits:  Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:
askNCELA at gwu.edu, or mail to NCELA/GWU, Personnel, 2121 K. Street, NW; Suite
260, Washington, DC  20037. Salary is competitive based on continuous
availability of funds. Generous benefits include tuition. Application review
will begin immediately.  No calls please.

 

GW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Keira Ballantyne, PhD
Senior Research Associate
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition

2121 K Street NW  Suite 260
Washington DC 20037
202 467 0867
www.ncela.gwu.edu

 

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