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Research Director Speech and Language
Job Code: ncs-00028331
POSTED: Nov 02
Salary: Open Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employer: Pearson Education (Assessments & Information) Type: Full Time - Experienced
Segment: Private Industry Discipline: Academic / Research
Required Education: Masters
   



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About Pearson Education (Assessments & Information)

Pearson is an international media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. In recent years, we have transformed what we do, focusing on education in the broadest sense of the word, and how we do it, embracing technology to change the way that people learn. We lead our markets in quality, innovation and in profitability, and bring together some of the most valuable brands in publishing: the Financial Times, Penguin, Dorling Kindersley....more info

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Come Help the World Learn Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson is the world leader in education, business information, and consumer publishing. Our primary mission is to help people of all ages learn more so they can live better. Today, Pearson operates as three major worldwide businesses: Pearson Education, The Financial Times and Penguin Publishing. With more than thirty-three thousand employees based in sixty countries, we are a family of businesses with a common purpose: to help the world learn. If you believe, as we do, that education changes people’s lives, then come help us make a difference.

Research Director (Speech & Language)

Location: Bloomington, MN or San Antonio, TX The Research Director is responsible for participating in all development phases of test product development. The Research Director is the primary lead in developing test items, and working with the author(s) regarding test content and format. The Research Director (RD) working with Psychometrics, is responsible for the final data set, for developing a data analysis plan, reviewing all data analyses, and reviewing the final data included in the Examiner's Manual. The RD reviews and approves the work of the Content Assessment Developer. The Research Director develops the outline for the Examiner's Manual and writes several chapters, approves materials written by authors and others. The Research Director works with the Content Assessment Developer to ensure that all test components are prepared in a timely manner to meet the publication schedule.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 1. Develop research plans for assigned products 2. Create materials for field-testing (including sampling and data analysis specifications) 3. Work with the psychometric team to analyze field testing results and modify the instrument as needed 4. Draft manual and related support material 4. Assist with marketing and clinical sales efforts 5. Complete development activities assigned on time, on budget, and with a high standard of quality

NOTES: US Residents Only. Employer will assist with relocation costs

Requirements
Requirements: Must hold a license or certification in speech-language pathology and have three to five years of clinical experience in administration and interpretation of language and speech tests. Recent experience with treatment/ education of children with language/ learning impairments/ special education is a plus. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is a must. Education Required: Masters Degree in speech-language pathology or occupational therapy Education Preferred: Ph. D. in speech-language pathology or occupational therapy

Skills Required: Must have strong oral and written communication skills, good planning and organizational skills, knowledge of measurement theory, interest/background in research, ability to work with a team, flexibility, and desire to learn the publishing process. Skills Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish/English. Pearson offers exceptional benefits. For more information visit www.pearsoned.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

To be considered for this position, please apply on our website at www.pearsoned.com/careers. Search for Research Director Job Number: ncs-00028331. Along with your resume, include a cover letter telling us about yourself.




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