Teacher Certification Evaluator (Program Admin Officer 1-2)

The Government of Nova Scotia•HALIFAX, NS

1d•CA$54,813 - CA$78,785•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Administration Officer 1-2 – Program Coordinator (Teacher Certification Evaluator) is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and determining certification eligibility. The Teacher Certification Evaluator will provide services to all client requests and work collaboratively with other team members when analyzing applications for certification. This position will initially report to the Registrar/Director Teacher Certification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
1 year of relevant experience or equivalent
Experience applying regulations or other legislation to decision-making
Analyzing post-secondary transcripts
Experience in the public school or post-secondary sector
Experience working with the public in a customer service-oriented environment
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies/procedures for the purposes of approving documentation including applications and reports
Ability to apply sound judgement and make effective decisions
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Post-secondary education in a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience with international credential assessment
Ability to conduct work in French

Responsibilities

Apply the Teacher Certification Regulations, under the Education Act, to the evaluation of applications for teacher certification from a variety of education programs
Conduct research to inform certification decision-making and provide the Assistant Registrar with a summary
Participate in the development of a database consisting of world-wide accreditation information
Review general application information and assesses academic credentials from universities world-wide
Evaluate the comparative value of academic studies and determine if these satisfy the approved legislative and policy requirements established for teacher certification in Nova Scotia
Evaluate the certification of individual teacher applicants and provide documentation to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar in situations where an applicant is not deemed eligible for teacher certification in Nova Scotia
Evaluate programs of study for teachers which lead to an increase in classification and provide confirmation of the program approval or denial to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar
Assess documentation to ensure all requirements for an increase in classification have been successfully completed and make a recommendation for the increase in classification to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar
Ensure the Governor in Council Regulations, under the Education Act, are adhered to in the assessment and recommendation non-Nova Scotia public school service for salary recognition
Provide explanations to teachers whose non-NS public school service cannot be recognized as per the Governor in Council Regulations under the Education Act
Respond to a variety of regulatory inquiries from applicants
Other duties as assigned