Academic Officer

Position Title: Academic Officer

Company: TVO

Division: Digital Learning

Department: The Independent Learning Center

Reports To: Manager, Academic Services

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (on the Yonge subway line)

Since 1970, TVO has existed to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. Through impactful digital education products, in-depth current affairs, thought-provoking TVO Original documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content, we prepare Ontarians for success in school and life.

A digital learning and media organization, TVO is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).

Overview:
Are you an Ontario Certified Teacher who is driven to provide a best-in-class student experience? Are you a collaborative professional who enjoys working cross-functionally throughout the organization to support student success? If so, we encourage you to apply today!

Our Independent Learning Centre is looking to hire a team of passionate and highly knowledgeable Academic Officers. This role will counsel students on course selections according to selected educational pathways. The successful candidates will provide academic support to student inquiries pertaining to course content and course completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist students with academic queries and course selection
• Liaise effectively with Academic Manager and Guidance Counsellors to optimize student support and success
• Provide support to the Administrative Unit on any issues related to the academic content of ILC courses and course selection
• Assess and evaluate ILC course student submission in the teacher’s area of specialization, following Growing Success guidelines
• Stay current on Ministry of Education updates and initiatives
• Adhere to the Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession
• Liaise with ILC Lead teachers in specific subject areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a certified teacher and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers with Intermediate/Senior qualifications
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policies and guidelines, and legal and ethical issues related to teaching
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated sensitivity towards a diverse group of students
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding and foundation of the Ontario secondary school curriculum
• Must have knowledge of all relevant Ministry of Education policies and documents, relevant to secondary school panel, with solid understanding of course selection, and course sequencing pursuant to student educational pathways
• Experience developing, and providing accommodations based on the needs of all students; including knowledge of special education, documentation, and legislation (AODA)
• Solutions driven individual with excellent judgement and problem solving abilities
• Must have excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of Ontario secondary school curriculum and educational options relating to distance learning
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability to work in a team environment
• Comfortable working with technology including Student Records Systems and using various software applications, MS Teams, Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly developed English communication skills – oral and written
• Bilingual (English/French) both written and spoken would be an asset
• Demonstrates TVO’s values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust and Respect

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current resume by May 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

For Additional information about TVO please check out our website at TVO.org to access all of our web properties.

TVO is an equal opportunity employer and will endeavour to accommodate job applicants with disabilities through the People & Culture team. Upon request, all job postings will be made available in alternative format.

At TVO, we believe that the diversity of our team strengthens our ability to develop creative solutions and products that are reflective of Ontarians.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.