PROGRAM OFFICER STANDARDS

ONT.COLLEGE OF TEACHERS•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$108,129 - CA$161,690•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Program Officer is to coordinate accreditation reviews of continuing teacher education programs in Ontario. This involves facilitating the development of course guidelines and leading the accreditation review of additional qualification courses and programs. The Program Officer fosters a relational approach with Additional Qualification course providers, enhancing their 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)
Current and relevant experience in: Teaching and mentoring in the Ontario K-12 context
Current and relevant experience in: Educational program review and/or curriculum development
Current and relevant experience in: Facilitation of professional learning, training and reflective inquiry with adult learners
Current and relevant experience in: Educational Leadership (e.g. Department Head, Curriculum Coordinator, school or system administrator, supervisory officer)
Current and relevant experience in: Project Management
Strategic organization and time management skills to safeguard operational efficiency and accountability (e.g., meeting legislative timelines)
Skilled facilitation of both synchronous and asynchronous work in a virtual environment
Written and oral language proficiency to facilitate engagement and communication with providers and members of the College
Ability to critically analyze various documents, including legislation, research, and course submissions
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of communication
Ability to manage difficult conversations with course providers
Collaboration with diverse groups of educational partners
Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues by interpreting regulatory information
Adaptive and responsive to implementing new technologies
Experience analyzing and applying relevant sector legislation and policies

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism is considered an asset
Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset: First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit education
Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset: Indigenous and/or Indigenous language teacher education
Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset: French language teacher education
Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset: Technological education
Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset: Pre-service teacher education
Practical experience in any of the following areas is considered an asset: Additional Qualification course instruction

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive reviews of additional qualification courses and programs to facilitate accreditation
Ensure the accreditation process aligns with educational standards and regulations
Meet regularly with course providers to provide feedback, support the accreditation process, and identify adjustments to ensure compliance
Apply a quality assurance framework to evaluate and report on accredited courses
Review governance documents from additional qualification providers to ensure regulatory compliance
Facilitate the development and cyclical revision of additional qualification course guidelines and professional standards
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to inform guidelines
Analyze provincial feedback on additional qualification courses and assess alignment with regulatory requirements
Participate in special projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
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
Conduct focus groups to gather input on course and program effectiveness from diverse educational partners
Prepare presentations, reports, briefing notes, issue papers, literature reviews and research summaries
Foster relationships with Indigenous and French Language communities to support the integration of the standards and teacher education initiatives.
Foster a team-oriented environment by actively participating in meetings and contributing to discussions
Maintain open communication channels with unit colleagues ensuring smooth workflow and project progression
Collaborate with colleagues within and across departments to support the College mandate
Promote capacity-building and training for external reviewers to support a consistent review process
Prepare responses to College correspondence and inquiries
Provide quality assurance documents to inform the Standards of Practice and Education Committee’s decision-rendering processes
Develop and deliver presentations to external partners to promote engagement with the professional standards
Support in intra/interdepartmental projects as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Director.