Education Consultant

I N T E R N A L & E X T E R N A L P O S T I N G

Priority shall be given to qualified Cree Beneficiaries

NATURE OF WORK

The Education Consultant position more specifically includes advising of senior officials in educational services, teachers and other professionals in matters concerning the implementation, development and evaluation of educational programs, the appropriate academic organization and the selection and use of methods, techniques, equipment, teaching material, etc.

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS

The Education Consultant collaborates in the successful completion of the education project and of institutions’ specific projects; participates in the elaboration, implementation and evaluation of their plan for success while respecting the educational and administrative frameworks at both the institution and school board levels.

Collaborates in the implementation of the curriculum and training programs, counsels the teachers and management with regard to the interpretation of these programs, designs and facilitates workshops and training sessions on the elements of the program; collaborates in the elaboration of learning situations and supports experimental and other new developments.

Counsels and supports teachers on an individual and collective basis; designs, selects and facilitates training and instrumentation activities for adaptation, innovation and instructional development needs.

Participates with the multidisciplinary team in the elaboration and review of intervention plans.

Participates with teachers in the elaboration and implementation of strategies and projects aiming to help students who display or are susceptible of displaying adjustment or learning difficulties.

Advises the Board, teaching and professional staff on questions relating to staff training programs, plans these programs and evaluates results.

Analyses and provides advice on the selection of relevant didactic and complementary materials, equipment, software packages, and evaluation of academic performance.

Counsels school interveners on integration methods in education technology; collaborates in the successful completion of such projects; facilitates training and information workshops on the elements of the technology integration program.

Collaborates with other interveners within the Board, community schools, and partner organizations and the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate specialty notably education;
Knowledge of the Quebec Education Reform; particularly the French Second Language and Secondary programs;
Permanent teaching permit (Brevet);
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a teacher;
Must demonstrate strong teaching abilities, classroom management, methodology and knowledge of M.E.E.S program at the secondary level;
Bilingualism required, Cree an asset;
Availability to travel

BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT

As soon as possible

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Regular, Full-time.

35 hrs/week