BILINGUAL PROGRAM OFFICER ACCREDITATION

ONT.COLLEGE OF TEACHERS•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Program Officer is to coordinate accreditation reviews of initial teacher education programs in Ontario within the regulatory timeline. This involves implementing accreditation processes while providing guidance and support to providers and panelists regarding regulatory accreditation requirements. The Program Officer analyzes information and prepares detailed reports for internal and external partners to support informed decision-making. The Program Officer fosters a relational approach with providers to enhance understanding and compliance with accreditation standards.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of successful teaching experience
Membership in Ontario College of Teachers in good standing
Initial teacher education degree and/or equivalent and its pre-requisites (i.e., undergraduate degree, technology pathway, Indigenous ancestry pathway, Indigenous language pathway)
Excellent written and oral language proficiency in French and English
Current and relevant experience with in: Teaching and mentoring in the Ontario K-12 context
Current and relevant experience with in: Educational program review and/or curriculum development
Current and relevant experience with in: Facilitation of professional learning, training and reflective inquiry with adult learners
Current and relevant experience with in: Educational leadership (e.g. Department Head, Curriculum Coordinator, school or system administrator, supervisory officer)
Current and relevant experience with in: Project management
Ability to independently lead and deliver large projects to meet operational and regulatory deadlines.
Analytical skills: Ability to analyze and organize information using relevant legislation and policies, producing evidence-based reports.
Attention to detail: Ability to critically review and analyze documentation for consistency and alignment with regulatory requirements and operational processes.
Ability to manage difficult conversations with accreditation panels and program providers regarding accreditation requirements.
Problem-solving: Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues by interpreting regulatory information and leveraging established processes and precedents to develop risk-informed solutions.
Ability to facilitate both synchronous and asynchronous work in a virtual environment.

Nice To Haves

First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit education
Indigenous and/or Indigenous language teacher education
French language teacher education
Technological education
Pre-service teacher education
Additional Qualification course instruction

Responsibilities

Assist pre-service teacher education providers in preparing accreditation applications by developing resources, interpreting regulations, and guiding application development.
Plan and manage accreditation review timelines.
Review and analyze accreditation applications to assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate logistics for accreditation site visits.
Facilitate accreditation panel work and assist the panel in selecting probative evidence that supports findings and recommendations.
Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and draft decisions that support judicial review.
Support the onboarding and training of Accreditation Committee members and the panel roster.
Provide review-specific onboarding for panelists and develop resources to support effective panel work.
Maintain current knowledge of issues and trends in teacher education and professional accreditation in Ontario and other jurisdictions.
Stay up to date with policy changes, research developments, and emerging trends to ensure informed decision-making in accreditation and teacher education.
Support the continuous improvement of the accreditation process and the alignment with current educational standards and regulations.
Prepare presentations, reports, briefing notes, issue papers, literature reviews and research summaries to inform the Accreditation Committee’s decision, the College and other educational partners.
Collect and analyse data pertaining to accredited programs of initial teacher education to support decisions and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Prepare correspondence, responses to inquiries, and presentations to inform the public and educational partners about the College, its core responsibilities and program accreditation issues and processes, as assigned.
Participate in special projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
Support in intra/interdepartmental projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Accreditation and/or Director.