Interchange opportunity – 251101

Overview

System Excellence Division/Provincial Assessment Sector/French Assessment and Canadian Adult Education Credential Branch

French Assessment and Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Branch is responsible for producing French language Early Years Literacy Assessments, Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) and Diploma Examinations, including the design, development, for Français 30-2 diploma exams. All diploma exams reflect the outcomes of the programs of study and the questions meet rigorous statistical and qualitative standards for reliability and validity. The branch also involves classroom teachers in every step of the development process and teachers participate in marking students’ written responses in Language Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies.

Role

French Assessment and CAEC Branch is seeking 2 highly motivated and experienced high school teachers who are strongly committed to excellence and assurance in education.

In this challenging and rewarding position you will:

• report to the FLA/Français 30-1 Exam Lead
• develop and validate Français 30-2 Diploma Exam assessment standards and blueprints that reflect the Program of Studies through collaboration and consultation with ministry colleagues, and external stakeholders
• help construct high-quality exam questions that meet psychometric and Provincial Assessment specifications
• potentially help prepare field tests
• critically review exam materials

The term of this role will be from approximately January 16, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

The service days per your collective agreement will be honoured, but there is no guarantee of alignment with your school authority’s natural breaks.

Most interchange opportunities are located in Edmonton. Residing in the metro area may be required. If you are selected for an interview, you are encouraged to discuss the work location requirements with recruiters during the interview process.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo security screening (including a criminal record check).

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• a related undergraduate degree
• a valid permanent Alberta teaching certificate plus extensive current related teaching and leadership experience at the school, jurisdictional and/or provincial level
• a minimum of 5 years of directly related teaching experience of Français 30-2 in Francophone schools
• high quality ethics
• sound project management skills, organizational skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment
• a strong commitment to excellence and assurance in education
• a high level of comfort working in an evolving digital environment as the sector transitions to digital assessments

Assets

Preference may be given to applicants who have:

• experience with provincial diploma exam development, marking and scoring processes
• related graduate work

How to apply

To be considered for this interchange opportunity you must:

• work for a school authority or external organization as an employee or contractor
• not be employed by the Government of Alberta

Step 1. Prepare your application

• Create a cover letter and resume.
• Include the interchange competition number on both these documents.
• Combine the documents into one PDF file.

Step 2. Submit your application

• State the interchange competition number and position title in the subject line.
• Email your application to [email protected] by the closing date.

After you apply

• All applications will be reviewed.
• Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
• School authority applicants who receive interview requests are encouraged to notify their jurisdiction they are being considered for an interchange position.
• This competition may be used to fill current and future interchange opportunities within Alberta Education and Childcare.

Contact

Connect with the Interchange Program administrators and state the competition number and position title:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-1897
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]