Curriculum and Assessment Consultant - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Curriculum and Assessment Consultant:

CRC Curriculum Consultant

TerM/Full-time

Until December 2023

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Learning and Outcomes Branch, Student Achievement and Inclusion

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40657

Salary(s): CRC $77, $97,913.00 per year

Closing Date:
February 26, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Learning and Outcomes Branch of Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning coordinates Manitoba's provincial assessment programs and provides support to educators and stakeholders on assessment-related issues such as the use of assessment results, school or divisional data, formative assessment and educational research to inform instruction and improve learning.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must possess or be eligible for a Manitoba Teacher's Certificate
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required
Must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
Must be able to travel within Manitoba as required

Qualifications:

Essential:

Experience with teaching and the development of assessment in a K8 educational context (English Language Arts and Mathamatics would be preferred). Experience with grades 912 may also be considered.
Experience leading teachers and development committees to oversee the design, development, administration, marking and reporting of classroom, divisional or provincial assessments.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and work effectively with others.
Excellent organizational skills demonstrating the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, adapt and meet multiple deadlines.
Strong problem solving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to use innovation and creativity to resolve complex issues.
Experience handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Strong written communication skills in English.
Strong verbal communication skills in English.

Duties:

Knowledge of Manitoba's major provincial assessment initiatives.
Graduate level training or equivalent experience in educational assessment and evaluation (principles and practice).

Duties:

The Curriculum and Assessment Consultant provides expertise and project leadership in the development and production of provincial assessments with a focus on literacy and numeracy, including leading development committees and stakeholder consultations.

The Assessment Consultant provides support and consultation to educators, colleagues, and others in the field on matters related to provincial assessment and reporting.

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