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Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to be Team Leaders on the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2023-24 (ECLS-K:2024 K-1 FT) Field Test. The ECLS-K:2024 is an important study providing comprehensive data about children’s learning and development, transition into kindergarten, and progress through elementary school.
The primary role of the ECLS-K:2024 team leader is to manage a team of assessors and all the data collection activities for assigned schools. The team leader will also conduct the in-person child assessment at schools and telephone parent interviews.
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. Based on recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities, we require staff to protect and monitor their health while working on their assignment. The use of personal protective equipment, regular testing for COVID-19, or other screening activities is required. As a Federal Government contractor, Westat will require staff to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire, and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
Candidates must:
Be 18 or older (or an emancipated minor) with the ability to enter binding confidentiality
agreements to protect project information;
Be a U.S. citizen;
Be available to attend mandatory in-person, out-of-town training August 23 - 27, 2022, in
Rockville, MD; and
Be available to complete mandatory web-based home study training sessions prior to in-
person training.
Live in the geographic work area defined by the project;
Be available to work the field period August 9 – December 16, 2022;
Be available to work 30 hours per, including evening and weekend hours, when work is
available;
Be willing to travel locally or long distances for project work. Employees needing to travel
for project work or training must ensure that they have proper documentation that meets
the REAL ID requirements;
Be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable
accommodations, which include lifting and carrying 20 pounds of equipment and materials;
walking several blocks; and climbing a flight of stairs while carrying equipment;
Have regular and reliable access to an insured vehicle;
Have a valid (current) driver’s license that is not under suspension;
Be willing to adapt to changes in school schedules and requirements;
Be comfortable navigating and entering data into a web-based field management
system;
Have excellent keyboarding and electronic data entry skills;
Have excellent computer skills (be able to access the internet, use the keyboard,
send/receive email);
Be able to be a team player; and
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history.
This is a variable hour, non-exempt position not initially eligible for health insurance. This position is eligible for overtime pay. The hourly rate $20.85. This position qualifies for sick leave pay based on hours worked. Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for consideration for reassignment on other Westat field data collection projects if they become available.
To apply, go to www.westat.com/fieldjobs and enter 22078BR in the space provided or: Apply for job
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