Subject Officer – Biology and Chemistry

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The Examinations Council of Lesotho [ECoL] invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions;

POSITION : SUBJECT OFFICER – BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
NO. OF POSITIONS : 1
RESPONSIBLE TO : SUBJECT MANAGER
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE


Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Subject Manager, the Subject Officer – Biology and Chemistry is responsible for the development of assessment strategies and instruments, marking and grading to ensure valid and reliable evaluation of candidate’s achievement. The incumbent maintains assessment practices comparable with regional and international education standards.

Duties:
 Implements strategies aimed at enhancing the credibility of assessment of candidates’ competencies in Biology and Chemistry, and education as a whole.
 Develops curriculum content and assessment standards in collaboration with the National Curriculum Development Centre to ensure clear achievement standards.
 Collaborates and supports curriculum developments, Inspectorate to facilitate an alignment of curriculum, instruction and the assessment.
 Recommends qualified service providers for assessment of candidates, including those with special educational needs.
 Oversees development of assessment strategies and documents, and edit them for accuracy of content, fairness and alignment with learning standards.
 Assesses candidates using valid instruments and contemporary assessment strategies that cater for different assessment needs including candidates with special needs.
 Monitors accuracy and consistency in marking of candidates’ scripts, and evaluates competency of markers.
 Periodically assesses the availability of markers and devise strategies for maintaining a rich pool.
 Evaluates the impact of assessment innovations in the education system for appropriate remedial intervention.
 Supports bench-marking initiatives aimed at achieving regional and international recognition of Lesotho’s educational qualifications.
 Periodically feedbacks schools on the performance of candidates in the examinations or assessments to encourage continuous improvement.
 Supports initiatives towards improvement of the curriculum, teachers’ professional support on assessment matters, for harmonization of practices as well as fostering good professional relations.

Qualifications and Experience
 Master’s Degree in Education with specialisation in Biology and Physics. Experience in marking and development of assessment strategies and instruments, plus three years in a managerial position in education related field OR a Degree in Education with specialisation in Biology and Physics, plus a minimum of five years related experience in the field
 Certificate in Special Education will be an added advantage.

Address your application, with a covering letter explaining your interest, and a detailed résumé showing three contactable referees to:
The Human Resources Manager
Examinations Council of Lesotho
P.O. Box 507
Maseru 100

The closing date for the submission of applications, either via email ([email protected]) or hardcopies, is Friday, 23rd September 2022 at 16:00. Correspondence will only be done with short listed candidates.

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