CLASS Data Collector
Title of the position: CLASS Data Collector - District of Columbia, Maryland, Northern Virginia
Department: Observation Services
Type of Position: Contract
CLASS Data Collector - areas include District of Columbia, Maryland, Northern Virginia (100 mile radius from Washington, DC)
Teachstone, United States
Role Overview
Teachstone is looking for Data collectors to conduct observations in Pre-Kindergarten classrooms across the District of Columbia using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System also known as the CLASS tool. These observations are an integral component of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education which aims to provide quality data to classroom teachers and programs. Data collectors must be trained and reliable or willing to be trained and become reliable on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System. Data Collectors must maintain their CLASS certification for the duration of the project and will be required to complete ongoing calibration as required by project leadership. This project would take place in the months of January through April.
MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19.
***PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A CONTRACT, SEASONAL POSITION***
Company Overview
Teachstone® was founded in 2008 to deliver the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) nationwide and around the globe. Developed through years of research, the CLASS observation tool measures the interactions between teachers and children, which have been shown to drive learning and lifelong achievement. Teachstone helps organizations conduct classroom observations and provides professional development so that teachers improve and children learn more. Our online subscription service, myTeachstone, simplifies CLASS implementation by combining observation data with a robust library of CLASS resources and professional development.
At Teachstone, everything we do is about improving the ways teachers interact with their students. We train coaches and observers, build and deliver online support programs, design professional development – all of it grounded in one proven fact: the interactions teachers have with students have a lasting impact on their academic and developmental success. By helping educators describe, measure and improve their interactions and relationships with students, Teachstone is transforming education nationwide, one interaction at a time.
Role Description
Availability:
- Available at least 3 to 5 days per week to conduct morning observations, from January 2022 and April 2022.
- Available for mandatory project-specific training throughout the project. The times and dates for project-specific training will be scheduled during the duration of the project.
- Attend a weekly project check-in meeting. The weekly project check-in meeting will be scheduled during the duration of the project.
- Complete ongoing fidelity checks as required.
- Complete data entry and other post-observation work in a timely manner as defined by project leadership.
Certification, Fidelity and Data Collection:
- Currently certified on the Pre-K CLASS tool OR willing to attend a two-day training and pass an online certification test.
- Successfully participate in ongoing calibrations and fidelity checks as required by project leadership.
- Conduct six cycles of CLASS Pre-K observations.
- Complete post-observation work such as online data entry within 24 hours after each observation.
- Maintain strict fidelity to all CLASS observation and project-specific protocols through every step of the project, from training and certification to conducting observations, to data entry and record-keeping.
- Interact in a professional and courteous manner with school administration, office staff, and teachers.
- Travel around the District of Columbia area, using GPS and other tools to efficiently complete observations.
- Use online communication and invoicing tools such as Slack, and Bill.com (training on specific platforms provided).
You Bring
- B.A. degree in relevant field
- Coursework in early childhood education and/or classroom experience preferred
- Experience using the CLASS tool to conduct live or video observations preferred
- Experience conducting observations or administering assessments in school settings
- Experience in quantitative or qualitative data collection
- Fluent in English and other languages needed for project such as Spanish, Hebrew, French, Mandarin, and Amharic
- Pass state/federal background check and fingerprinting
- Complete Mandated Reporter
- Provide TB test/ and COVID-19 Vaccination card
- Demonstrated attention to detail, punctuality, and organization
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Passion and commitment to education and education research
Teachstone is an equal opportunity employer. Teachstone does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, Veteran status or any other protected class as established by law.
- Seniority Level - Entry level
- Industry - Education Management
- Employment Type - Contract
- Job Functions - Other