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Education Officer - School Support and Outreach
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Education Quality and Accountability Office
Language of Position(s):
Bilingual English/French
Job Code:
6A007N - PolicyEducationOfficer06
Salary:
$70,538.00 - $121,773.00 Per Year
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), an arms-length agency of the Ministry of Education is responsible for the large-scale assessment program in Ontario. The provincial assessments administered in the Primary Division (Grade 3), Junior Division (Grade 6), Grade 9 and OSSLT are written, reviewed, designed and implemented by teachers.
We are looking for an education officer that would lead the planning and delivery of training programs and advisory or support services to school and board teams. The position will provide advice and recommendations to EQAO management on school support and outreach issues.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• provide technical leadership, planning, coordination and education expertise in the development and implementation of consultation, advisory and training outreach programs
• lead the development of strategies to support improved student achievement in literacy and numeracy in Ontario
• provide educational expertise in the development and roll-out of province-wide testing to schools and school districts
• develop and sustain positive relationships and networks with a broad range of education stakeholders and interest groups
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
• You are proficient in English as well as oral and written French at the Superior level.
Technical knowledge and skills:
You have:
• thorough knowledge of education theory, principles and methods with specialized knowledge of current large-scale education assessment methodology, tools and processes
• experience in the development and delivery of training programs for administration of educational assessments in school boards
• knowledge of Ontario's educational system and related assessment issues and activities across the province, including familiarity with EQAO's assessment framework
• in-depth knowledge of a broad range of education curriculum subject areas to analyze and evaluate resource materials
Project and relationship management skills:
You have:
• project planning and management skills to plan, lead and conduct school support and outreach projects
• relationship management skills to develop and manage consultation and advisory relationships with senior school district and other stakeholders
Communication skills:
You have:
• excellent verbal communication skills to consult and provide strategic advice and leadership to external stakeholders
• presentation skills to promote the government and EQAO mandate, objectives and programs related to education excellence
Research, analytical and problem solving skills:
You have:
• excellent research and analytical skills to locate, synthesize, analyze and apply information to specific school district and school situations
• problem solving and analytical skills to analyze Ontario's participation in various tests and make recommendations to government officials
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 2 Carlton St, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Friday, April 28, 2017
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, May 19, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
