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Join Amplify as a Research Associate (Contractor) where you'll contribute to the training and improvement of the Response Interpretation Engine for mClass Math assessments.

Responsibilities: Collaborate with the mClass analysis team to categorize student responses, author rules for the Response Interpretation Engine, and ensure quality control of these rules.

Skills: Candidates should have 2+ years of related experience, a passion for math, a strong understanding of problem-based learning, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications: Experience working with K-5 content and on collaborative projects is preferred.

Location: This is a remote position available to candidates in the United States.

Compensation: $35 - $35 / Hourly

A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our 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 help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.

Job Description:

The Research Associate will be responsible for contributing to the training, use of, and iterating of Amplify software (Response Interpretation Engine) for the analysis of mClass Math student assessment responses.

**This is a Part-time Contractor position expected to last up to August 1, 2025**

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with mClass analysis team to figure out how to group responses in a meaningful way for teachers.
• Authoring rules in Response Interpretation Engine (RIE) for mClass assessments
• Quality control of rules in RIE

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years in the same or similar role 
• Passionate about math and deep knowledge of problem based learning
• Experience working with K-5 content
• Experience working on collaborative projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Compensation:

The hourly rate range for this role is $35.

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