Interchange opportunity – 260216

Overview

System Excellence Division / Provincial Assessment Sector / Early Years Assessments and Provincial Achievement Tests Branch

The Early Years Assessments and Provincial Achievement Tests Branch provides provincial assessments for Kindergarten to Grade 9. These assessments include literacy and numeracy screenings and provincial achievement tests (PATs).  We also provide support to classroom teachers and administrators on sound assessment and reporting practices for K-9 programs.

Role

The Provincial Assessment Sector is seeking a highly motivated junior high school teacher of English Language Arts and Social Studies. 

In this challenging and rewarding position, you will:

• report to the Director of Early Years Assessments and Provincial Achievement Tests Branch
• assist in the design and development of provincial assessments

This opportunity is ideal for a professional with:

• strong knowledge of Grade 9 English Language Arts and Grade 9 Social Studies curricular content
• a commitment to excellence and accountability in education
• the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

The term of this role will be from approximately September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028.

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 situated 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).

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• supporting the design and development of the Grade 9 English Language Arts and Social Studies PATs
• helping to construct high-quality test questions that meet psychometric and assessment specifications
• helping to prepare field tests
• critically reviewing test materials
• contributing to the scoring and reporting process
• assisting in the preparation of manuals and reports 

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• a related undergraduate degree
• a valid permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate
• a minimum of 5 years of directly related teaching experience of English Language Arts 9 and/or Social Studies 9
• sound project management skills, organizational skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment
• high quality ethics
• strong commitment to excellence and assurance in education
• a high level of comfort working in a digital environment

Assets

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• extensive current related teaching and leadership experience at the school, jurisdictional and/or provincial level
• previous experience working with the Provincial Assessment Sector and/or Alberta Education and Childcare
• 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]