Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities: The School of Education's BEST in CLASS is hiring Data Staff Research Assistants for an IES funded study: BEST in CLASS Elementary, which is a federally funded by a research grant from the Institute of Education Sciences of the US Dept. of Education and housed at VCU. BEST in CLASS Elementary, a Tier 2 intervention, targets the reduction of challenging behavior of young children at risk for emotional/behavioral disorders. The intervention is designed to enhance and support early childhood teachers’ use of effective instructional practices that can help support learning and prevent challenging behaviors. We are looking for motivated individuals with experience working in schools and/or collecting data to join our team. Expectations:
· Work approximately 10 to 20 hours per week, mostly mornings
· Attend scheduled trainings and grant meetings
· Assure treatment fidelity & follow all manualized procedures
· Demonstrate independence and initiative in completing grant related responsibilities
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Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
· Excellent verbal/written communication skills and attention to detail
· Sufficient computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Word and Excel
Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00
Position Details:
Department: Department of Counseling and Special Education Employment Type: H1 - Hourly Restricted Status: Yes FTE: 72.5 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Meghan Reichel
Contact Email: secristm@vcu.edu