JOB PROFILE
94098
TITLE: ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR/FRENCH IMMERSION AND ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
CLASSIFICATION: EDUCATION OFFICER 27
POSITION #: 94098, 62687
CONTEXT
The Learning Division plays a central role in maintaining the ongoing assessment/examination programs, as well as
facilitating the renewal and transformation of BC’s K-12 education system. The Curriculum and Assessment Branch
within the Division sets the provincial curriculum standards and develops and manages programs that
systematically gather information to determine the extent to which BC students are achieving the knowledge, skills
and understanding prescribed in the provincial curriculum. The branch exemplifies personalized learning principles
(e.g.: cooperation, creativity, innovation, social responsibility) in our work and in how we engage with others. The
Division’s ongoing areas of responsibility include Aboriginal Education, Curriculum and Assessment, Diversity and
Equity, Early Years, E-Learning and French Programs.
The coordinator reports directly to the Manager of Provincial Assessment.
JOB OVERVIEW
The purpose of the Assessment Coordinator role is to develop and support directions for the design, development
and implementation of the provincial assessments based on curriculum, and with a thorough knowledge of current
pedagogy, emerging technologies, government strategic directions for educational transformation, as well as
jurisdictional and academic research. The Coordinator manages the development and production of British
Columbia’s provincial assessment programs and supports the development and implementation of provincial
curricula.
The purpose of the French Immersion and Assessment Coordinator role is to develop and support new strategic
directions for the design, development and implementation of K-12 provincial French Immersion curriculum
frameworks and programs, based on a thorough knowledge of current pedagogy, emerging technologies,
government strategic directions, as well as jurisdictional and academic research. Coordinate, designs and manages
the development and implementation of K-12 BC provincial curriculum for French Immersion programs and
system-wide content standards, including curricular support material. The Coordinator supports the development
and production of British Columbia’s provincial assessment programs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
 Responsible for developing BC’s provincial literacy assessments at the elementary level.
 Develops new provincial assessments aligned with educational transformations and changes in curricula.
 Analyzes trends and key developments in measurement and assessment internationally.
 Manages teacher teams to develop provincial assessments.
 Develops and prepares test specifications.
 Analyses item and test level statistics for reliability and validity.
 Trains and directs teacher teams on writing test questions of high quality.
 Supports the development and implementation of provincial curricula.
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Education Services
Education
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Professional
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Provides subject area expertise regarding strategic direction, policy, pedagogy and content as it relates to
K-12 provincial curricular and assessment programs.
Analyzes and builds on current academic and jurisdictional research as well as public and stakeholder
feedback to manage the production of provincial assessment programs and their associated support
materials.
Leads project teams of professional staff (i.e.: government staff, teachers, contracted educational
specialists, seconded school district staff and school district trustees), prepares project plans and manages
budgets for the on-going development, implementation and evaluation of assessment.
Develops work-plans, timelines and processes leading to the development and revision of provincial
assessment.
Provides advice and recommendations to ministry executive, school boards, and educators and responds to
issues related to assessment and curriculum through briefing notes and other communication materials.
Researches and coordinates responses to emerging assessment and curriculum issues and priorities;
responds to queries from school boards, educators, education partners and parents.
Prepares and provides information and updates on Ministry programs and initiatives to educators and the
general public through presentations, written materials, resources and individual consultations.
Facilitates and represents government priorities at consultation forums with our education partners.
Stays apprised of any national and international research, policy and trends, as well as Ministry and
government strategic directions in the development of provincial assessment and curriculum.
Prepares and/or negotiates contracts, monitors performance and authorizes payment.
Performs other related duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENT
Education
 Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
 Hold a valid K-12 teaching Certificate of Qualification and/or graduate work in an education related field is
an asset.
Experience
 Minimum of 3-years of recent experience teaching in the K-12 education system or experience working with
teachers and other educators.
 Experience teaching students in the K-12 system may be given preference.
 Experience with test construction, measurement theories and/or assessment design.
 Experience developing and/or implementing curricula and assessment, both large scale and classroom.
 Experience researching assessment and curriculum theory, policy and jurisdictional trends; analyzing
findings and presenting recommendations to executive.
 Experience in managing, planning and organizing complex, large-scale projects.
 Experience selecting, managing and leading professional teams comprised of educational stakeholders.
 Experience working on numerous and diverse projects including developing content for project-related
service contracts to achieve business goals.
Specialized Requirements for French Immersion and Assessment Coordinator
 Experience with Francophone, French Immersion and/or Core French programs.
 Ability to effectively communicate in French, both verbally and in writing.
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Education Services
Education
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Role:
Professional
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Knowledge
 Expert knowledge of large-scale and classroom assessment
 Knowledge of the K-12 education system and language arts curriculum and instruction.
 Knowledge of item development and test construction.
 Knowledge of educational assessment and evaluation; and how they relate to provincial curriculum
frameworks and specific curricular program areas.
 Knowledge of provincial curriculum programs, structures and policies.
 Knowledge of curriculum theory and the various orientations, styles and structures represented in
jurisdictional curriculum materials.
 Knowledge of how provincial assessment aligns with other key program areas of BC’s education system
(e.g.: Curriculum, Graduation Programs).
 Knowledge of Ministry programs, priorities and strategic direction.
 Working knowledge of educational partners and their relationship with government.
 Sound knowledge of contract management procedures.
 Working knowledge of principles and practices of effective project management.
Skills and Abilities
 Ability to select, manage and lead professional teams comprised of educational stakeholders.
 Ability to prepare and provide concise and accurate information orally and in writing (including reports,
proposals, concept papers, draft cabinet submissions, presentations and correspondence) for internal and
external Ministry stakeholders.
 Ability to work on numerous and diverse projects including developing content for project-related service
contracts to achieve business goals.
 Ability to work collaboratively with subject area assessment and curriculum experts.
 Ability to work within a team environment or independently while taking into consideration changing
priorities, tight deadlines, volume of work and available resources.
 Ability to develop, monitor, analyze and revise budgets in response to dynamic government priorities.
 Ability to manage contracts, ensuring deliverables and timelines are met and provide performance
feedback to service providers.
 Ability to work within a highly charged political environment.
 Ability to work and communicate in both official languages (French and English) is an asset.
Competencies
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Conceptual Thinking is the ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not
obviously related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using creative,
conceptual or inductive reasoning or thought processes that are not necessarily categorized by linear
thinking.
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Expertise includes the motivation to expand and use technical knowledge or to distribute work-related
information to others.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves
monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's mandate.
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Education Services
Education
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Role:
Professional
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ORGANIZATION CHART
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education
Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning Division
Executive Director, Learning Division
Director, Curriculum and Assessment - Position 34237
Manager, Provincial Assessment – Position 34059
Education Officer 27, Position: 94098
ORGANIZATION CHART
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education
Assistant Deputy Minister, Learning Division
Executive Director, Learning Division
Director, Curriculum and Assessment - Position 34237
Assistant Director, Curriculum – Position 66055
Education Officer 27, Position: 62687
Career Group:
Job Family:
Education Services
Education
Job Stream:
Role:
Professional
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