Apply By: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
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EDUCATION OFFICER

Job ID:
56244
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Toronto and Area Regional Office
City:
Etobicoke
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 12 months with possibility of extension
Job code:
07081 - Education Officer
Salary:
$1,677.80 - $2,217.93 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you an experienced educator that can provide information and clarification on legislation, policies and programs to schools, school boards, and other stakeholders as well as facilitate the implementation of new policies? If so, consider this challenging role.

About the job

You will:

• liaise with schools, school boards, and other stakeholders to provide information and clarification
• facilitate the implementation of new policies
• monitor and report on the effectiveness of the school system
• ensure compliance with ministry policies and programs
• help provide a strong and vibrant education system

What you bring to the team


Mandatory requirement:

• Position requires that applicants be members in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.

Technical skills:

• You have extensive knowledge and understanding in the application of education theory, principles and practices at the elementary and secondary school levels.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply legislation (e.g. Education Act), ministry business plan and strategic directions, objectives, policies and priorities to monitor and ensure compliance at the local level to school board administration.

Other essential skills:

• You have leadership, facilitation and organizational skills to provide a liaison role with boards and interest groups.
• You have analytical skills to review legislation, program curriculum and standards to provide interpretation and clarification to school boards.
• You have communication skills to make presentations, prepare detailed reports, briefing notes and ministerial correspondence.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 3300 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Friday, August 16, 2013

Note:

  • T-EU-56244/13


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