INTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE –THREE (3) POSITIONS OF PRINCIPAL EDUCATION OFFICER, DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER

423 Days Ago Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology [Belize City-Belize, Corozal Town-Corozal, Punta Gorda Town-Toledo, Belize]
Full-time Job View : 3526 Job Apply : 7
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 24 - GOB Pay Scale 24 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Senior Management
Job Category
Administrative
Minimum Experience
10 Year
Degree Title
Recognized Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or such related disciplines.
Overview
Department : Education Department
Sub Category :
Job Type : Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : 1. MANAGES the district Education Centre through monitoring and supervision of staff to ensure district objectives are met and oversee the supervision of instructions at all schools by ensuring Education Officer conducts school supervision at least once every term. 2. PROVIDES adequate and timely advice and guidance to principals on school administration and organization matters by maintaining appropriate dialogue and communicates education policies and statutory regulations governing the education system to all stakeholders. 3. INTERVENES on matters which may negatively impact teaching and learning, provides the necessary support to ensure quality in the school system. 4. KEEPS the Deputy Chief Education Officer up to date on school issues and makes recommendations for action to improve operational effectiveness. 5. ASSISTS schools in obtaining necessary curricula, curriculum materials and other documents including the distribution of textbooks and advises the Ministry on other schools needs essential to the planning and effective delivery of instruction, to ensure that all schools have the required resources that will enhance the teaching/learning process resulting in greater student achievement. 6. INITIATES, organizes and assists with the development and delivery of appropriate capacity building in-service and orientation training programmes for principals and teachers to strengthen curriculum delivery competences. 7. DEVELOPS, implements and evaluates a District Improvement Plan by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the District has a strategic focus that will assist in achieving the Ministry/Department’s strategic goals. 8. LEADS in the alignment of Work Plans, School Improvement Plans and Termly/Yearly Supervision Schedule with Ministry of Education Strategic Plan for the achievement of strategic goals and objectives and ensures that the Academic and Non-academic Standards are met to enhance the curriculum delivery process. 9. REVIEWS school supervision reports and assists principals in formulating and evaluating annual performance objectives and plans by providing guidance and making the necessary recommendations to address weakness for school development and improvement. 10. COORDINATES the preparation of annual performance reviews of schools within the district through dialogue with principals and staff and submits reports to the Deputy Chief Education Officer in a timely manner for informed decision making. 11. MAINTAINS records of schools visits, termly reports and annual progress reports on the activities and submits to the Chief Education Officer for sound decision making and ensures the management of other relevant data. 12. SERVES as the Secretary of the District Education Council ensuring to keep minutes of meetings and that notices and agenda of meeting are given to members in a timely manner. 13. WORKS closely with other team members to prepare budget for district, for input into the Ministry’s overall budgetary process, incorporating yearly activities in order to adopt a clear understanding of what the District intends to achieve. 14. ESTABLISHES and maintains good school and community relationships through the involvement of Parent Teacher Association and other stakeholders to harness support from the community for the further development of the schools. 15. SETS major job objectives for subordinates and appraises performance against same; develops and implements performance improvement plan for each subordinate.
Reporting Responsibility : First Reporting Officer: Deputy Chief Education Officer Second Reporting Officer: Chief Education Officer
Accountable for :
Employment Type : Permanent Establish
Required Travel : Required
Comments : Government of Belize pay scale 24 of $42,000 x 1,644- $73,236.00 per annum.
Posted : 2023-01-30
Requirements
Minimum Education : Masters Degree
Managerial Level : Senior Management
Status
No of Jobs : 3
Start Publishing : 2023-01-30
Stop Publishing : 2023-02-11
Basic Purpose of Position
The Principal Education Officer has responsibility for the day-to-day effective oversight of schools in the administration of the National Curriculum, provides adequate support to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of educational services at all levels in the local community through monitoring and evaluation of schools and maintaining effective means of communication with Principals, parents and the community. The incumbent serves as the Secretary to the District Education Council to ensure quality in the education system. In fulfilling this role, the incumbent directs the implementation of approved policies, projects and programs, ensures that schools are in possession of necessary curricula, curriculum materials and other documents essential to the planning and effective delivery of instruction and leads in the development and implementation of improvement plans to ensure the achievement of the Education Department goals. The Officer provides advice and guidance to principals on school administration matters and intervenes on matters which may negatively impact students or the general school operation, conducts constant monitoring and assessment of outcomes and the level to which set goals and objectives are being achieved, produces reports and makes recommendations for sound decision making and action to improve operational outcomes. The incumbent supervises support staff within the District Centre and is expected to oversee their development in all the requisite specialist areas and must display the communication skills required to interact with senior and junior personnel within the District Centre, the wider Public Service as well as representatives of outside agencies and organizations to harness support from the community for the further development of the school.
Conditions of Service
Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions which may be issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
Recognized Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or such related disciplines. Plus Specialized Training in Management and Educational Leadership or Educational Administration, as well as Curriculum Development. Training in data interpretation and analysis, etc. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, charting, electronic form creation and related. Plus At least ten (10) years’ post-degree experience working progressively with Management and Educational Leadership or Educational Administration. At least three years being in a position of deputy responsible charge. Experience supervising and managing professional staff and being a trusted resource as a member of a senior level executive team.
Competencies/Skills
Specialized Training in Management and Educational Leadership or Educational Administration, as well as Curriculum Development. Training in data interpretation and analysis, etc. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, charting, electronic form creation and related.
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