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The Assessment Program at AIR is a well regarded organization that is growing rapidly. We focus on providing our clients with customized assessments that not only measure student achievement against state standards, but also provide meaningful score reports that can help students, parents, and educators address any areas of student weakness. Our environment is fast-paced and we seek individuals who are willing to roll up their sleeves to produce high quality work in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Psychometrician will provide oversight of the technical quality of educational assessment and analysis activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Lead technical operational and research projects
- Provide guidance and oversight to project staff on technical aspects of their work
- Ensure quality control of deliverables

Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Education Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, Psychological Measurement, or related field with an emphasis on quantitative analysis or psychometrics.

- Advanced training in psychometric research and statistics including item response theory, scaling and equating, Monte Carlo methods, sample design and computer programming

- 5-10 years of related experience, including assessment systems, sampling theory and item response theory

- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team in a consulting environment

- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in both written and spoken English

To Apply:

AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, tuition assistance, and more. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com?&sn=topschooljobs.org and conduct a job title search. EOE.