Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Example job titles

• curriculum developer
• curriculum planner
• education consultant
• education outreach program coordinator
• education policy officer
• education policy supervisor
• education program coordinator
• education program officer
• education researcher
• special education coordinator

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs
• Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
• Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs
• Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs
• Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector
• Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia
• May supervise the work of other education policy researchers, consultants or program officers
• May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.
• A master's degree in education may be required.
• Specialized training or certification may be required.
• Several years of experience as a school teacher are usually required.
• A teacher's certificate for the province of employment is usually required when employed by provincial education ministries.

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