A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves five million students in all 50 states.

Amplify is looking for a Learning Scientist specializing in Mathematics Education for Kindergarten through 5th grade to join our team. The person in this role will collaborate with research and product teams on a variety of projects that integrate assessment and instruction within a digital mathematics supplemental curriculum. The ideal candidate will provide theoretical guidance in the design and creation of new assessment and instructional products as well as plan, conduct, and disseminate results of field research studies that provide support for Amplify's mathematics products and services.

If you have mathematics education expertise with a background in research, statistics, and education technology who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for all students, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities of the Learning Scientist:

• Provide guidance to inform the development of instructional activities and assessments in the mathematics domain, supporting stance with existing research.
• Collaborate with curriculum and product specialists to define and popularize the theory of action of the curriculum.
• Liaise with academics and other specialists to acquire additional knowledge and support for product development.
• Design, conduct, and manage research projects and share results with relevant key partners.
• Lead efforts for demonstrating product impact and efficacy, including strategies and methods for measurement.
• Develop research questions and build research design in collaboration with data analysts to ensure data collection is sufficient to support desired analyses.
• Produce reports, position papers, and manuscripts for internal research purposes, external client review, and publication in peer-reviewed or refereed venues.
• Attend conferences to disseminate work, refresh knowledge of the field, and present to the team.

Basic Qualifications of the Learning Scientist:

• PhD/EdD in education, developmental psychology, or other relevant field, with an explicit focus on elementary mathematics education.
• 2+ years of applied research experience.
• Research record, including publications and presentations to professional audiences.
• Some classroom teaching experience.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.

Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.