Assurance Consultant - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

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About Us

Ministry of Education

Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta's government is making life better by investing in education - one of the most important investments we can make in our future.

The Ministry is responsible for:

developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

Curriculum Division

Curriculum Strategic Supports and Assurance (CSSA) Branch

It is a unique and exciting time to be part of our team Be part of Alberta Education and share your talent, your leadership and your success as you help to shape the future of education in Alberta.

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 50007

Ministry:
Education

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
November 9, 2023

Classification:
Education 1

Salary:

$3,199.90 to $4,282.79 bi-weekly ($83,517 - $111,780/year)

Role Responsibilities:

Assurance Consultant
Reporting to the Manager of the Assurance Unit, in this challenging and rewarding position, you will have the opportunity to:
Implement curriculum development processes and guidelines to ensure that new Alberta Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum aligns with policy and meets the diverse needs of Alberta students, by:

Developing Assurance considerations, tools, and processes to support curriculum writers in self-evaluating and adjusting their work.
Identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiencies in curriculum development processes; and
Fostering effective collaboration across teams to facilitate common understanding.

Support common understanding of curriculum architecture and design across Curriculum division through:

Working with curriculum writing teams to identify professional learning needs, gaps, and opportunities.
Developing flexible and repeatable professional learning presentations, workshops, and support documents; and
Scheduling and delivering professional learning to writing teams, branches, and across the division.

Role Responsibilities Cont
:

Identify and clarify roles, responsibilities and processes for curriculum development through:

Consulting with teams involved in processes of curriculum development.
Researching curriculum development theory, models, processes, and trends; and
Building consensus among teams with differing perspectives, interests, and priorities to establish common understandings and processes for curriculum development.

Support internal and external stakeholders in successful implementation of curriculum in schools and classrooms by:

Designing, delivering and providing professional development and supports regarding the architecture and design of new curriculum.
Responding to requests for information from the field using accurate and current information and consistent communication; and
Collaborating with other branches and sectors to support common understandings of the architecture and design of new curriculum including literacy, numeracy, and competencies.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

Master's Degree in a related field, supplemented by a minimum of five years of related progressively responsible experience is required or Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience will be considered as equivalency.

Qualifications:

Related knowledge/experience must include:

Strong knowledge of policy documents related to curriculum development and implementation, including:
Education Act
Guide to Education
Ministerial Order on Student Learning
The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Future Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum (2020)
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)
Experience in (K12) teaching in the Alberta context.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to present information effectively.
Information technology capabilities: Microsoft Office, PPT, Excel, and video conferencing.
Experience building relationships and working collaboratively.

Knowledge and/or experience of the following are considered assets for this position:

Ability to communicate in both French and English.
Administrative experience in the Alberta K12 context.
Knowledge of development of Briefing Notes and policy documents for executive review and approval.
Expert knowledge of curriculum theory, principles, and processes required to develop Kindergarten to Grade 12 provincial curriculum.

Notes:

Position Information:

This is a fulltime permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Working location is 9th floor, 44 Capital Boulevard, St. NW, Edmonton

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