P-25-021 | EDUCATION CONSULTANT (NextSchool Project)

Details of the position

Job title:

 Education Consultant - NEXTSchool Project

School / Centre / Department :

 Richmond Regional High School

Location :

 Richmond, Quebec 

Workload :

 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Annual salary :

 $56 570 - $100 410

*The Educational Consultant at the top of the scale receives a salary increase equal to the difference between the maximum rate of the salary scale and the maximum rate of the salary scale of teachers currently in effect. As of April 1, 2024, the total salary for a consultant at step 18, including the increase, is $100 246. 

Supervisor :

 School principal

Nature of the work 

The position of education consultant encompasses, in particular, responsibility for providing advice and support to staff of educational institutions and services in the implementation, development and evaluation of programs of study, class management and instructional materials.

Description of tasks

Characteristics

• Assist administrators, teachers, and other professionals in the selection and implementation of programs related to NEXTSchool
• Participates in carrying out the NEXTSchool project
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the project, while complying with the academic and administrative requirements of both the educational institution and the school board
• Participate in carrying out the educational project and the special projects of education institutions
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of their success plan, while complying with the academic and administrative requirements of bot the educational institutions and the school board
• Contribute to the implementation of programs of study and the NEXTSchool project and training
  • Provide advice to teachers and administration concerning the interpretation of those programs, designs and leads training workshops and sessions on program components
  • Collaborate in developing learning situations and supports experimentation in class
• Provide advice and support to teachers either individually or in a group format in matters pertaining to their daily teaching activities
  • Develop or select and deliver training instrumentation activities designed to respond to needs in pedagogical adaptation, innovation, and development.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Assist the NEXTSchool team with the alignment of the curriculum and the implementation of the NEXTSchool project.
• Support the coordination of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Support the organization of educational activities.
• Analyze and develop recommendations to support the advancement of the NEXTSchool project
• Preparation of the year-end reporting.
• Support school teams with the collection of data regarding the pathway's advancement. 
• Liaison with stakeholders.
• Respond to the needs of school teams by suggesting evidence-based resources and programs that support the vision of the NEXTSchool.
• Provide school teams with professional development training.
• Assist with the coordination of student flex-time. 

Qualifications required

Schooling

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialty, notably education. 

Other requirements

• Bilingual - Strong knowledge of English and French.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to lead professional development workshops.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player and builder
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license to travel to all schools to provide support
• Experience working with problem-based learning
• Experience with curriculum alignment
• High level of empathy, care, and sensitivity to the needs of students and teachers.
• Experience working in schools and school boards is an asset.