Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina SK-Stoon-Saskatoon
Ministry: 005 Education
Salary Range: $45.962 – $55.948 Hourly
Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)
Grade: SGEU.12.
The Ministry of Education is committed to the success and well-being of all Saskatchewan learners and the enhancement of literacy for all Saskatchewan people.
The Student Achievement and Supports Branch is seeking two Education Consultants for permanent full-time positions; one being bilingual.
As an Education Consultant, you will be a highly-motivated educator with extensive knowledge of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) system with leadership responsibilities in the area of Student Support Services.
Reporting to the Director of the Student Support Unit, this position is responsible for:
developing, renewing and implementing print and electronic resources related to Inclusive Education;
providing provincial direction for files related to Student Support Services;
providing direct support to school division senior staff;
research in areas including but not limited to: adaptive dimension, inclusive education, student transition and health related conditions that impact student learning;
organizing and managing multiple projects; and
liaising and collaborating with the public, school divisions and other ministries to obtain, exchange and confirm information and make informed decisions that reflect educational goals and perspectives.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
Extensive knowledge of the legislation and regulations and experience working in Saskatchewan’s K-12 education sector.
Knowledge of government administration and decision making processes.
Strong leadership, relationship building and problem solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills using conflict management, intervention strategies and mediation.
Fluency in both official languages is a requirement for the bilingual position.
The successful candidate will be:
a self-starter who is positive and confident in your approach to new concepts and tasks, thorough, conscientious and attentive to detail and flexible in order to cope with ongoing changing demands in the workplace;
expected to establish and enhance partnerships with various educational stakeholders and will provide leadership to existing partnerships in promoting an Inclusive Educational approach;
candidates who demonstrate evidence of strong facilitation and consensus building skills; and
experienced teachers in varied settings, grade levels and subjects.
Typically, the knowledge and skills listed below are acquired through:
Professional A teaching certificate.
Experience in the education setting is required.
A Masters degree in Education or related program is required.
Fluency in both official languages is an asset.
The start date will be summer 2021.
The work location either in Regina or Saskatoon to be discussed.
Some travel is required.
What we offer:
Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals
A competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including pension
Paid vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave)
Inclusive work environments
Advancement opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in “diversity groups” below
Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities
Hours of Work: B – SGEU Field 37.33 – one day off every three weeks
Number of Openings: 2
Closing Date: May 28, 2021, 12:59:00 AM
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