Job Information

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Ministry: Education
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 29, 2023
Classification: Education 1

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 Division provides strategic leadership in establishing provincial standards and guidelines for curriculum for all subjects and grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. As part of the ministry’s ongoing focus on student learning, the division develops, reviews, revises and maintains provincial curriculum and associated learning and teaching resources in English and French.

Mathematics and Sciences Branch

The Mathematics and Sciences Branch contributes to the ongoing work of the Curriculum Division by developing, maintaining and supporting provincial K-12 curriculum in both English and French in the areas of Mathematics and Sciences.

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.

Role

Curriculum Consultant, Math

Are you looking for a position that has province-wide impact and influence?

The Curriculum Consultant is a key member of the Mathematics and Sciences branch who provides support for maintenance of current curriculum with internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate. It also includes executing the following responsibilities:

• Providing curriculum and resource information to teachers, school administrators, and school district administrators as requested.
• Researching issues to prepare responses to action requests on behalf of the branch, executives, and/or the Minister.
• Establishing and maintaining strong communication and working relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate information flow and identification of issues.
  

The Curriculum Consultant position also necessitates the fulfillment of the following responsibilities but are not limited to:

• Providing expertise and support for the development of new curriculum in the area(s) of specialization as well as supporting learning and teaching resources development and implementation.
• Conducting research and summarizing content from a variety of sources (i.e., scholarly peer-reviewed academic journals, administrative publications, government studies, books, jurisdictional reviews, etc.).
• Collaborating with a large and diverse stakeholder community.
• Being accountable for the content in the curriculum.
• Supporting the maintenance of current curriculum as well as the implementation of new curriculum and monitor its continued use.
• Providing such other services as may be required and agreed upon between the Employee and the branch Director.

Qualifications

Requirements:

A Master’s Degree in a field related to Education or Mathematics, supplemented by a minimum of five years of related progressively responsible experience is required. Equivalency is considered; Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education supplemented by seven years of related experience.

This position requires expert knowledge of:

• Curriculum development models and current research regarding trends in curriculum and technology development.
• The specific subject or program area of responsibility, including a thorough understanding of its philosophy, history and current research findings.
• Theory, principles and practices in subject or program area(s) of responsibility to ensure creative and innovative curriculum development. Information technology capabilities, including emerging applications for enhancing the effectiveness of curriculum, as well as processes and existing applications for file management, budget management, and word processing.
• Organizational culture and leadership theory and application.
• Department goals and policies that relate to curriculum development and implementation.
• Structures and policies of school authorities with respect to provincial accountability systems and teachers' participation in such tasks as curriculum development.
  

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

• Valid permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate plus extensive current related teaching and leadership experience at the school, jurisdictional and/or provincial level.
• Experience and/or fluency in French language is an asset.
• Strong commitment to excellence and accountability in education.
• Understanding of The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum.
• Understanding of research on the principles of 21st century learning, the implications for curriculum development and the use of technology in learning and teaching.
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning processes across K-12 Mathematics.
• Understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit education would be an asset.
• Excellent communication (oral, written, computer literacy) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound project management skills, organizational skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and strong problem solving skills.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

Critical Competencies:

• Drive for Results – Attention to tight timelines as well as the development of content in alignment with provincial and national jurisdictions. This position requires a high degree of work refinement and ability to assess readiness of the work.
  
• Build Collaborative Environments – Frequent communication with various internal and external stakeholders. The ability to keep an open heart and mind while active listening is put into practice daily.
  
• Agility – Changing timelines and priorities require a strong ability to work with agility. Modeling positivity and optimism is critical to keep teams motivated and engaged. Opportunities to challenge the system will encourage teams to apply creativity within work guidelines.
  
• Develop Networks – Ability to consider and apply stakeholder feedback. Knowing how to access appropriate staff in order to problem-solve and consider other perspectives. Being able to anticipate stakeholder values and expectations.

Salary

$3,152.61 to $4,219.49 bi-weekly ($82,283 - $110,128/year)

Notes

This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Working location is 8th floor, 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 -108 St. NW, Edmonton.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).

The final candidate may be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the Government of Alberta has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Health Spending Account:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

• Apply for Jobs with the Alberta Public Service:
• Understanding the Alberta Public Service Hiring Process:
• ALIS:
  

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile ,and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Roopali Mane at roopali.mane@gov.ab.ca

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check