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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is committed to ensuring fairness and equity throughout the entire employment process including recruiting and retaining a highly qualified, diverse employee population. To that end, the National Board will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, gender, age, military status or application, marital status, national origin, qualified disability, height or weight, or sexual orientation.

Current Job Openings.

Director, Government Relations

Location: Arlington, Va.
Email: hr@nbpts.org
Fax: (703) 465-2715
Description:

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), a non-profit organization in Arlington, VA committed to the advancement of quality teaching and learning, is seeking a Director, Government Relations, to manage federal education policy and grass roots lobbying activities. The Director also works with State and Local Outreach staff, Congress, the U.S. Department of Education and education policy organizations to increase the public visibility and credibility of NBPTS within the education policy community. The Director is responsible for expanding the reach of government relations by conceptualizing and implementing the grass roots capability for federal legislative activity. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about the current reforms that are under consideration in American education, the context within which such proposals have developed, and the implications of the reforms; possess excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to produce quality written materials; strong organizational skills and the ability to function within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects within established deadlines; ability to work independently and have strong decision making capability; and, a minimum BS or BA degree, graduate degree preferred. Minimum six to seven years Capitol Hill experience or related lobbying experience is preferred. Excellent opportunity for professional growth, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided. Please send cover letter and resume, including most recent compensation, by email to HR@nbpts.org (no phone calls please) or fax (703) 465-1352. NBPTS is an EOE, committed to diversity.

Senior Research Analyst

Location: Arlington, Va.
Email: hr@nbpts.org
Fax: (703) 465-2715
Description:

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), an educational organization headquartered in Arlington, VA, seeks an experienced and computer savvy Senior Research Analyst to assist in managing the development and implementation of the National Board’s research and information program. The Senior Research Analyst will assist the Vice President Higher Education Initiatives and Research in all aspects of designing, managing, and coordinating the NBPTS research and higher education programs.

The goal of the research and information program is to advance the mission of the National Board by designing, implementing and supporting a comprehensive program of research that:

demonstrates the impact of National Board Certification on teachers, students, public policies and educational reforms; and
supports other National Board program areas by collecting and disseminating a variety of important data and information.

Candidates for the position must have at least eight years of experience in educational measurement, psychometrics, research and evaluation or a related field. Candidates for the position must also have an advanced degree; proven analytical skills, including knowledge of measurement, statistics, and analytical software with the ability to effectively identify, analyze and present data and information; strong research, problem-solving and project management skills with demonstrated experience to identify issues, propose solutions, design studies and work collaboratively; proficient in statistics and statistical software (e.g., SPSS); proficiency in SQL and database design with the ability to readily learn and become proficient with NBPTS database model; ability to learn and use Business Intelligence tools and report writers (e.g. Qlikview); familiarity with data analysis and display techniques (e.g. dashboards) as well as business intelligence topics (e.g. OLAP).

We offer an excellent opportunity for professional growth as well as a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements (no phone calls) to: hr@nbpts.org or fax (703) 465-1352. NBPTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Program Manager, Standards and Assessment

Location: Arlington, VA
Email: hr@nbpts.org
Fax:
Description:

NBPTS is seeking a program manager to lead management of various projects and tasks as assigned by the Chief Program Officer. Major assignments involve planning, scheduling, documenting, reporting, tracking progress of, and providing status accounting and technical management of projects to ensure work scope, schedules and budgets are defined and maintained. Duties also include ad hoc management of small programs and proposals.

The candidate shall develop or support development of program and project plans, coordinate activities of project teams, support communication and interactions with stakeholders and internal and external oversight and review Boards, track actions and prepare reports and presentations, support integrated change management, support acquisition and contract management, and perform all administrative actions as required to provide for the effective operation of a program management which will effectively coordinate to accomplish objectives with internal and external organizations to the department.

The candidate must be a self-starter with strong leadership and organizational skills; verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to produce quality written materials; presentation skills; and handle multiple projects with the ability to manage changing priorities. This individual is required to have a bachelor’s degree, PMP designation preferred, five years experience in project management, preferably in the K-12 education field. This position requires occasional evening/weekend work and some travel. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HR@nbpts.org (no phone calls please). NBPTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.

Research Intern

Location: Arlington, Va.
Email: hr@nbpts.org
Fax: (703) 465-2715
Description:

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS), a non-profit organization in Arlington, Va., committed to the advancement of quality teaching and learning, is seeking bright, energetic graduate-level students to serve in our intern program. The Research Intern is responsible for assisting the Vice President for Higher Education and Research to develop and manage the National Board's Research program.
The Research Intern will assist the Vice President of Higher Education and Research in working with researchers who are conducting independent research on the impact of National Board Certification on teaching and learning; process requests for data by policymakers, graduate students and other researchers; and identify and monitor research consultants and other outside contractors as appropriate. Excellent written and verbal skills required, including the ability to produce quality written materials; strong organizational skills and the ability to function within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects within established deadlines; and ability to work independently and have strong decision making capability. Excellent opportunity for professional experience, as well as stipend. Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail or fax to (703) 465-2715. NBPTS is an EOE, committed to diversity. No phone calls please.