PROGRAM OFFICER PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY LEAD

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PROGRAM OFFICER, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY LEAD

Standards of Practice and Education
Standards of Practice and Accreditation Department
Permanent Position, Category 5A — Hiring Range $102,662 - $153,515
The Ontario College of Teachers is seeking a member with exceptional knowledge of teacher education to lead the development of Professional Advisories issued by the College for members of the profession.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Membership in the Ontario College of Teachers in good standing.
• Extensive educational leadership experience related to professional learning, curriculum and policy development, and teacher education is required.
• Proven project and program management leadership experience.
• Ability to apply Equity, Diversity and Inclusion principles to inform and communicate obligations for professional practice.
• Excellent written and oral language proficiency.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset in this role.
• Demonstrated familiarity in the following areas are considered an asset:
• Education Law
• Teaching and mentoring
• Facilitation of professional learning
• Some travel within Ontario may be required in this position
  To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our application portal no later than May 24, 2024
  The Ontario College of Teachers offers competitive salaries, pension, comprehensive benefits and a modern, progressive work environment. This position operates with a mix of remote and in-office workdays.
  The College’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including prospective new employees, to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. The College reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy
  Ontario College of Teachers is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

• Plan and conduct research and analysis to inform the development of professional advisories
• Review and update existing advisories to promote currency, accuracy and relevance for the membership
• Align advice to the membership based on information from relevant data sources
• Assemble and actively participate in cross-organizational teams to assure cohesive integration of activities into executed projects
• Support collaborative provincial consultations related to teacher professional practice
• Carry out primary and secondary source research studies related to professional conduct and teaching practices in Ontario and other jurisdictions
• Interact with education partners to develop alternative formats for professional advisories to optimize their usefulness to the sector
• Prepare presentations, reports and briefing notes
• Perform other duties as required by the College