Ed1 School Accreditation Lead - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

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Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 44285


Ministry:
Education


Location:
Edmonton


Full or Part-Time:
Full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week


Regular/Temporary:
Permanent


Scope:
Open Competition


Closing Date:
June 26, 2023


Classification:
Education 1


About Us:

Alberta Education supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Share your talent, your leadership and your success as you shape the future of education in Alberta.

The Ministry provides funding to over 300 provincial school authorities for ECS to Grade 12, within the Financial Services and Capital Planning Division.


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 has the following responsibilities:

develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and oversees basic education policy and regulations.


Role:


Are you confident of leading a team of dynamic professionals? Does resolving complex issues and advising on strategic matters and delivering excellence infuse a flair inside you? If yes, then you may be the kind of leader we are looking for in the Ministry of Education.

We are looking for two experienced educators to help lead our accreditation and monitoring responsibilities:
ED1 ECS Accreditation Lead and ED1 School Accreditation Lead.


ED1 ECS Accreditation Lead

Within the context of Program and System Supports Division's purpose and core functions and in support of government's strategic plan, the department's vision, mission, and business plan, the ECS Accreditation Lead is responsible for the following activities:

  • Engages through written and electronic means with executive directors and the administrative team members of private ECS operators to provide support, direction, and guidance on operational and administrative queries as they relate to the accreditation process.
  • Puts forward recommendations for prospective private ECS operator accreditation to the Minister of Education.
  • Recommends to the Minister a discontinuation of accreditation and is responsible for the processes and procedures associated with removing accreditation of private ECS operators identified as being in noncompliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and standards.
  • Provides strategic direction to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of accreditation processes.
  • Applies extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood services programming and operations to lead SASPS and other department staff in the monitoring of private ECS operators.
  • Develops strategies and plans to support key initiatives associated with ECS including implementation and stakeholder considerations.
  • Reviews and recommends revisions to provincial policies, regulations, and standards that result from the findings of the monitoring and accreditation process
  • Demonstrates leadership, communication, collaboration, and teamwork behaviours with staff, clients, and stakeholders.

Role Continued:


  • Keeps the Manager, Accreditation and Monitoring abreast of emergent issues and concerns and provides timely and effective responses to partners, clients, and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow and identification of issues.

ED1 School Accreditation Lead


The position is accountable for assisting in the development, interpretation and implementation of education-related legislation, regulations, and policies and Ministry programs and initiatives for private schools, charter schools, collegiate schools, and Alberta Accredited International Schools.

The School Accreditation Lead will support ECS accreditation as needed.


Within the context of Program and System Supports Division's purpose and core functions and in support of government's strategic plan, the department's vision, mission, and business plan, the ECS Accreditation Lead is responsible for the following activities

  • Applies extensive knowledge and experience in school programming and operations to lead SASPS and other department staff in private school, charter school, collegiate school, and Alberta Accredited International School accreditation and approvals.
  • Engages through written and electronic means with administrative team members of private schools, charter schools, collegiate schools, and Alberta Accredited International Schools to provide support, direction and guidance on operational and administrative queries as they relate to the accreditation process.
  • Facilitates resolution of issues or conflicts pertaining to accreditation and builds collaborative and consultative relationships with ministry partners
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