Senior Policy Analyst
Washington, DC
Employer: | The National Council on Teacher Quality |
Category: |
Research
Education |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Description | |
Description The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) is currently seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to help lead NCTQ's policy research and stakeholder engagement to ensure that every student has access to effective and diverse teachers. We seek a results-oriented, passionate candidate who is deeply familiar with K-12 teacher policy, skilled at synthesizing quantitative and policy data to determine broad policy implications, writes to catalyze positive change, and adept at engaging practitioners and policymakers to deepen impact. The individual right for this role will have a strong commitment to and demonstrated results in advancing educational equity. Organization Description NCTQ is on a mission to ensure every child has access to an effective teacher and that every teacher has the opportunity to become effective. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of our work. Only when we ensure that students who have been long underserved by our systems—including students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities and multilingual learners—have equitable access to strong teachers and great instruction will we begin to dismantle the inequities that otherwise pervade their educational experiences. We work toward this mission by engaging three actors with the greatest influence over teacher quality: districts, states, and teacher preparation programs. We advocate for smart policies grounded in data, and we champion those who are leading the way. NCTQ has a networked action strategy that leverages multiple stakeholders (education leaders, policymakers, and advocates at the state and national levels) to ensure our research leads to action and improves student learning. As an equal opportunity employer, we seek to hire staff that bring diverse perspectives and experiences. Our work is dynamic and fast-paced, and our staff is passionate. This position is 100% remote—just like the entire NCTQ office. There is some travel involved, including a minimum of four in-person staff retreats per year. Job Summary The Senior Policy Analyst will play a pivotal role in leading projects across state and district policy to accelerate NCTQ's impact. They will analyze policy data from a variety of sources, identify key findings, and communicate policy trends through a variety of mediums (such as NCTQ's seminal State of the State reports, data briefs, webinars, and blog posts). Over the next few years, NCTQ will expand our longitudinal state policy database to include new key policy areas, and the Senior Policy Analyst will help lead this work. For example, they will dig into analyzing barriers and opportunities presented by state policy in reimagining the teacher role, and use the findings to influence change on the ground. As NCTQ aims to drive change in policy and practice at the local level, the Senior Policy Analyst will also work with external stakeholders across multiple projects. For example, this person will lead targeted outreach to states and advocates to support policies and practices that will help sustain the implementation of scientifically-based reading instruction. External engagement will include roles such as facilitating advisory committees and conducting focus groups, as well as asynchronous engagement (e.g., designing, implementing, and analyzing surveys or soliciting feedback from partners during the development of products). Core Responsibilities
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Salary and Benefits We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package including full health care coverage, paid vacation, wellness days, and retirement matching contribution policy. Our remote work environment is bolstered by virtual and in-person opportunities to connect. We hold bi-weekly staff meetings, social gatherings (remote and in-person), and quarterly in-person retreats to keep our team connected and thriving. We offer stipends to assist with office supplies and cell/internet expenses. To Apply To apply, please submit materials via our online application system by October 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. |