Practice Assurance Advisor
About The Position
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe and respectful 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 oversee basic education policy and regulations. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for overseeing and regulating teacher certification for all teachers in Alberta, addressing the intake and post-decision elements of teacher and teacher leader complaint process, and ensuring the accuracy of the Teacher Workforce Information System and public-facing Teacher and Teacher Leader Registry. Do you want to work in a challenging workplace where you are supporting the Teaching and Leadership Excellence sector to deliver projects and key Ministry priorities using their experience and knowledge in the early childhood to grade 12 education system? The Practice Assurance Advisor supports the Practice Assurance Manager in delivering unique items such as processing Online Teacher/Teacher Leader Registry exemptions and documents for posting while collaborating with other branches within the sector on matters such as certification reviews and research and analysis for legislation, policies, programs, and initiatives related to teacher/teacher leader workforce development, certification, and discipline. In addition, this position provides information, analysis, and recommendations to the Minister of Education and Childcare to assist in reaching decisions related to the Teacher and Teacher leader discipline process and Teaching Leadership Excellence.
Requirements
- University graduation in a related field (Education, Public Administration, etc.), plus 4 years of related experience or equivalent as described below.
- Regulated professions and/or regulatory compliance processes
- Analytical skills to define complex and diverse matters and develop appropriate actions for consideration
- Working within operational policy/procedures and organizational guidelines to produce work that is clear, consistent, and of high quality
- Applying legislation, legal advice and policy to prepare reasoned analysis and recommendations
Nice To Haves
- Human Resource Management
- Teaching certification
- Analyzing, interpreting, and applying legislation and policy
- Early education childhood to grade 12 education system in Alberta, specifically legislation, policy and practices related to teacher/teacher leader growth, supervision, evaluation, and discipline
- Superior communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), including the ability to clearly convey ideas and the ability to actively listen to others
- Office software including Action Request Tracking System (ARTS), the Teacher Workforce Information System (TWINS), Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage Teacher and Teacher Leader discipline documents, including preparing briefings and related correspondence for Minister's decisions in teacher and teacher leader discipline matters.
- Manage discipline records and prepare records for posting to the Online Teacher/Teacher Leader Registry.
- Review and provide recommendations on Registry exemptions for validity and completeness.
- Provide analysis on investigative findings for applicants applying for teacher certification and complete pre-certification reviews as required.
- Process Notices of Action from other jurisdictions in relation to teacher records.
- Oversee Board of Reference appeal requests and maintain appeal appointment processes.
- Process ATA election requests including collecting documents, providing recommendations, and responding to applicants and the ATA as required.
- Participate in Office of the Registrar policy and legislative reviews.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
