Principal Education Officer (Special Education Unit)- Belize City
Full-time
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Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 24 - Fixed Per Month
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Senior Management
Job Category
Other Technical
Minimum Experience
3 Year
Degree Title
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Overview
Department :
Education Department
Sub Category :
Any Sub Category
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
• PROVIDES vision and direction for special education programs and initiatives, aligning them with national educational policies. This includes developing and managing the implementation short, medium and long-term strategies and action plans.
• DIRECTS the implementation and monitoring of inclusive education practices, including compliance with school inclusion guidelines, and supporting schools at all levels to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• OVERSEES all staff and educational initiatives within the Unit and supports effective delivery of services and coordination with District Education Centres, schools, and partner agencies to provide support for students, families, and educators.
• EXECUTES special education and inclusion policies, procedures, and standards, and ensures adherence to national regulations and best practices in special education.
• ENGAGES with various education stakeholders and educational organizations to foster collaboration and support for special education initiatives and inclusive education practices.
• FACILITATES professional development opportunities for staff, teachers, administrators, and parents, including training, sensitization programs, and advocacy campaigns to strengthen inclusion and capacity-building efforts.
• PLANS and manages the annual budget and allocate resources effectively to support special education services and initiatives at national and district levels.
• CONDUCTS other administrative functions linked to the day-to-day operations of the office in support of established education goals, policies and protocols.
• MONITORS program implementation and impact through data collection and analysis, producing reports to inform policy, improve services, and address gaps in provision
• REPRESENTS the Ministry of Education on various committees and boards, attends professional events and maintains linkages with relevant agencies on matters pertaining to special education to maintain effective and efficient networking and information flow.
Reporting Responsibility :
• First Reporting Officer: Deputy Chief Education Officer • Second Reporting Officer; Chief Education Officer
Accountable for :
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Not required
Comments :
Will be required to work evenings, weekends, and overtime to accommodate activities that are directly related to Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology.
Posted :
2026-05-08
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Masters Degree
Managerial Level :
Senior Management
Status
No of Jobs :
0
Start Publishing :
2026-05-08
Stop Publishing :
2026-05-25
Basic Purpose of Position
The Principal Education Officer assigned to the Special Education Unit is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in the development, implementation, and monitoring of special education programs and services across all levels of the education system. The Principal Education Officer ensures that students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, and exceptionalities have equitable access to quality education through inclusive practices, specialized interventions, and capacity-building initiatives.
By directing the operations of the Special Education Unit, the Principal Education Officer works to eliminate barriers to learning, strengthen inclusive education policies, and coordinate support services that empower students, families, and educators. Through close collaboration with district education centres, schools, community partners, and other government and non-government stakeholders, the Principal Education Officer fosters systems that promote equity, inclusion, and lifelong success for all learners.
Conditions of Service
The Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Store Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Recognized master's degree in education leadership, special education, or other related discipline.
Competencies/Skills
Minimum of five (5) years working in a leadership capacity. Experience managing special education or inclusive education programs and being a trusted resource as a member of a senior level executive team.
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