• We’re a diverse, student-centered school district that’s just as innovative as the nation’s
top charter schools. Our Apollo 20 program is receiving national attention as a model for
turning around struggling schools through data-driven instruction, high dosage tutoring,
and a culture of high expectations for all.
• If you join Team HISD, you’ll find yourself working with teachers and school leaders
who hold their students to high expectations and believe without a doubt that every child
can learn.
• We’re committed to helping our teachers grow through regular, valuable feedback and
individualized development opportunities—including hands-on coaching from master
teachers.
• Teachers who are eligible and who make the biggest difference for their students are
rewarded accordingly with new leadership opportunities and financial rewards. Last
year, HISD teachers earned a total of $18 million on top of their salaries through the
ASPIRE Award program.
Please visit the HISD website available at www.houstonisd.org/careers to learn more about
teacher career opportunities. All full-time teachers will be required to seek teacher certification.
For more information about becoming certified through an Alternative Certification Program
please visit the Texas Education Agency webpage.
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration in helping to ensure that all students in our
community receive the education that they deserve - with the very best teachers to deliver it.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding teaching in HISD.
If you have any questions about teaching in HISD, please contact me at
JSmith45@houstonisd.org or phone at 713-556-7662 or Teacher Recruitment at
teacherrecruitment@houstonisd.org.
We look forward to working with you!
Jodi Smith
HISD – Talent Acquisition Team
Posted on site 12/4/2014
Principal Biostatistician
Work location: Remote USA
PAREXEL office in Billerica, MA / Durham, NC /
East Windsor, NJ / Horsham, PA / San Diego, CA
Contact: Whitney Morrison
Job Description:
The Principal Biostatistician works independently on all level complexity clinical trial projects, often with major regulatory impact. The person will be recognized internally and externally as a statistical expert.
Key Accountabilities
• Provide broad statistical support, including trial design, protocol and CRF development on specific studies
• Lead production and quality control of randomization, analysis plans, statistical reports, statistical sections of integrated clinical reports and other process supporting documents
• Perform sample-size calculations, generate randomization lists and write statistical methodology sections for inclusion in study protocols
• Review publications and clinical study reports
• Provide statistical input into Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) activities, including development of DMC charters and analysis plans
• Provide a supporting role as a non-voting independent statistician providing data and analysis for DMC review
• Understand regulatory requirements related to the specific therapeutic areas and the implications for statistical processing and analysis
• Understand, apply and provide training in extremely advanced and sometimes novel statistical methods
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal and external statistical training seminars and courses
• Review position papers based on current good statistical practice
• Interact with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Support of Business Development, e.g. by actively contributing to study design considerations in internal and client meetings, providing and discussing sample size scenarios, support of budget and proposal development, attending and preparing bid defense meetings.
• Travel to, attend and actively contribute to all kind of client meetings as appropriate (e.g. discussing analysis concepts, presenting and discussing study results)
• Additional responsibilities as defined by supervisor/manager.
Qualifications:
Skills
• Good analytical skills and project management skills
• Professional attitude and Attention to detail
Posted on site 12/4/2014