Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the below positions tenable at the Ministry of Education and Training:
I. POSITION : SUBJECT SPECIALIST – BUSINESS EDUCATION,
GRADE H (M216,084.00 – M256,920.00 PA) – NCDC
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the relevant Learning Area Manager the incumbent is responsible for the design, development, production and dissemination of curriculum packages including teaching and learning materials for primary and secondary levels; carry out educational research; disseminate curriculum reforms and undertake inservice programs; liaise with relevant stakeholders and institutions nationally and internationally on matters relating to curriculum.
MAIN DUTIES:
1. Design and develop curricular in the relevant subject or Learning Area in the appropriate level at ECCD, basic and secondary education.
a. Carry out needs/situational analysis.
b. Identify and recommend panel members for the concerned subject.
c. Lead and direct subject or Learning Area panel discussions on curriculum design and development process.
d. Draw scope and sequence chart.
e. Carry out comparative analysis of curriculum from different countries for benchmarking.
f. Develop Learning Outcomes, Learning Experiences, Assessment criteria and Teacher’s Guides for the concerned subject or Learning Area in different educational levels.
g. Advise on appropriate teaching and learning methodologies.
h. Advise on appropriate teaching and learning periods for the Subject or Learning Area.
i. Advice on minimum attainment targets to determine standards for learner progression from one level to another.
2. Prepare instructional materials
a. Draw textbooks technical specification and evaluation tool.
b. Design and select relevant instructional materials in support of the curriculum for appropriate Learning Area.
c. Design and develop supplementary materials.
d. Advise on the design, planning, development and implementation of scheme and record of work, lesson plans and time-tabling.
3. Carry out pilot testing of curriculum and instructional materials in schools.
a. Design and develop training manuals for pilot schools.
b. Train Senior Education Officers, Education Officers, District Resource Teachers, pilot schools’ teachers and principals on curriculum reform.
c. Embark on follow-up schools’ visits in order to assist pilot school teachers and monitor the pilot process.
d. Solicit feedback that will inform revision of the trial materials.
e. Produce pilot
testing reports.
f. Undertake educational research in support of curriculum activities.
4. Carry out dissemination and in-service activities related to the revised and new curriculum as well as instructional materials.
a. Train national trainers on curriculum reform.
b. Support national trainers during the nationwide/wholesale curriculum dissemination.
c. Train personnel from relevant stakeholder institutions on curriculum reforms.
5. Collaborate and liaise with other institutions nationally and internationally on matters pertaining to curriculum
a. Undertake consultancy on curriculum and instructional materials’ development.
b. Collaborate with other relevant stakeholders on in-service programs in curricular related matters.
c. Collaborate with ECoL in designing assessment packages.
d. Collaborate with teacher-training institutions in the development and dissemination of curriculum reforms.
e. Collaborate with Non-Governmental Organizations in advocating curriculum reforms and other emerging issues.
f. Collaborate with Development Partners to support curriculum reforms_
g. Liaise with other curriculum institutions in matters relating to curriculum reforms.
h. Liaise with subjects’ organizations and relevant clubs in matters relating to curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in Education, specialisation in a relevant subject (Accounting/Commerce/Business Studies) plus three (3) years teaching experience.
OR
• Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma in Education, specialisation in a relevant subject (Accounting/Commerce/Business Studies) plus four (4) years teaching experience.
OR
• Degree in Education, specialisation in a relevant subject (Accounting/Commerce/Business Studies) plus five (5) years teaching experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Knowledge of curriculum theory;
-Must have acquired skills on curriculum development and evaluation;
-Should have basic teacher training skills;
-Basic skills in the relevant subject;
-Ability to establish basic effective communication among teachers;
-Emotional stability and persuasiveness;
-Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative and good judgment;
-Good practical knowledge of computer skills.
Applications on the relevant forms G.P. 104 for serving officers and G.P. 103 for job seekers duly accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, performance appraisal forms (for serving officers), transcripts, diplomas etc. must be addressed to:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF EDUCATON AND TRAINING
P. O. BOX 47
MASERU – 100
Not later than 31.07.2019