Career Research Assistant/Associate Open Pool

Department Summary

PBISApps, a multidisciplinary team within the Educational and Community Supports (ECS) research unit in the University of Oregon’s College of Education, is a leader in providing practical solutions for common education problems.

We enable educators to use student behavioral data in schools all over the United States and in over 10 countries worldwide.

Our work at PBISApps translates cutting-edge research into real-world solutions through an equity-focused educational service mission, sophisticated software and database architectures, and development tools used by an active and enthusiastic base of over 20,000 schools.

Our solutions save educators time and keep them focused on supporting students. PBISApps has a continued commitment to using data-based decision-making to improve student outcomes and make systems more effective, efficient, and equitable.

We offer a flexible, supportive family-friendly work environment focused on a work-life balance in a stimulating academic setting.

At ECS, our teams value the contribution that diversity brings to our work and culture. Understanding and learning from our differences gives us unique opportunities to improve our products and services.

Position Summary

The Educational and Community Supports (ECS) research unit at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open career research assistant and research associate positions.

At ECS, Research Assistants and Research Associates serve as a member of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Applications Training Team and are responsible for designing and delivering high-quality training and professional development materials related to data-based decision-making and the implementation of decision systems within a multi-tiered system of supports.

Research Assistants and Research Associates participate in research and implementation workgroups focused on positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) as well as school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) and collaborate with key internal stakeholders on strategic planning related to application development and organizational priorities.

In addition, they provide technical assistance to external school-based personnel and educational organizations in the use of PBIS Applications decision systems (e.

g., SWIS, CICO-SWIS, I-SWIS, PBIS Assessment, PBIS Evaluation) and provide service and support to nonprofit agencies (e.g.

Northwest PBIS Network, Oregon PBIS Coaching Alliance), schools, and educational facilities that request information and help.

As a member of a research team, Research Assistants support the implementation of research, demonstration, outreach, and technical assistance projects under the direct supervision of other faculty researchers.

Research Associates lead and / or collaborate in research, demonstration, outreach, and technical assistance projects within the unit.

Research Associates perform independent roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in delivering and evaluating the fidelity and effectiveness of professional development sessions.

The work performed in these positions will be predominantly intellectual and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.

Positions are open rank with the option to be hired at the rank of Senior Research Assistant I or II or Research Senior Research Associate I or II dependent on experience.

Minimum Requirements

Research Assistant :

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or a related field
• 3 years of professional work experience in K-12 education and / or professional development, training, or related field
• Basic knowledge and / or at least 1 year of implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports

Research Associate :

• Doctoral degree in special education, school psychology, education, psychology, or equivalent.
• 3 years of professional work experience in K-12 education and / or professional development, training, or related field
• Comprehensive knowledge and 3 years of implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports across multiple schools
• Experiences in research activities required for the position (e.g., designing and delivering systems-level interventions to improve educational outcomes)
30+ days ago