The Examinations Council of Lesotho [ECoL] invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions;
POSITION : SUBJECT OFFICER – MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS
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 is responsible for the development of assessment instruments, marking and grading of candidates to ensure valid and reliable evaluation of their performance. The incumbent should strive for assessment practices comparable with regional and international education standards.
Duties
Implements strategies aimed at enhancing the credibility of the assessment of candidates’ competencies in Mathematics and Physics, and education as a whole.
Develops Mathematics and Physics 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 in Mathematics and Physics, including those with special educational needs.
Oversees development of assessment strategies and documents, and edits 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 strategies on ways of 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 Mathematics and Physics. Experience in marking and development of assessment strategies and instruments, and three years in managerial position in education related field OR a Degree in Education with specialisation in Mathematics plus a minimum of five years teaching or related experience in the field.
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.