Learning Specialist for Online Learning
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick
Contract / Secondment Position
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The opportunity:
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.
The Digital Learning and System Excellence branch is seeking a Learning Specialist for Online Learning. This branch strives to support meaningful applications of technology in both teaching and learning. Promoting digital literacy, educational technology, and virtual learning, we work to improve outcomes through the creative application of technology.
Who you are:
You are someone who wants to make a difference for students and teachers across the province, in a unique environment that offers a dynamic working experience. You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to creatively problem-solve. You are able to work at a distance with individuals and groups. Being flexible, organized, and having strong collaborative skills will be invaluable as you work with a diverse range of colleagues, schools, and partners.
What you will do:
Reporting to the Director of Digital Learning and System Excellence, the successful candidate will oversee the delivery of the New Brunswick Virtual Learning Centre distance program of high school courses. These courses are delivered by online teachers to students across all districts, and to outside partners including schools in Prince Edward Island and with Atlantic Education International.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Oversee seamless functioning of NBVLC distance learning program.
- Provide coaching, constructive feedback, and other assistance to online teachers, including monitoring of professional growth plans.
- Develop, provide, and coordinate professional learning options for online teachers.
- Liaise with schools and other users of the program to improve outcomes and program delivery.
- Coordinate the NBVLC summer learning program for students.
- Promote program to schools and partners.
- Develop course schedules and gather suggestions for new course offerings.
- Collect and process data and KPIs to share with system.
- Manage aspects of team financial operations (e.g., information for invoices to external partners).
- Consult with partner sites on program implementation and changes.
- Manage correspondence to the program and provide information to end users across several channels (e.g., email, website, presentations, etc.).
- Use tools to support delivery of program (e.g., Microsoft Excel, D2L Brightspace).
- Participate in process improvement processes and oversee their implementation.
- Understand educational policies and procedures (e.g., graduation requirements, copyright).
- Contribute to initiatives and activities of the branch and the department.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Need to have:
- Master's degree in Education, or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of public-school teaching experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- Leadership and/or team management experience.
- Have technical aptitude to understand and develop skills with Learning Management Systems ¿ specifically D2L Brightspace.
Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Nice to have:
- Technical skills for communication, data management and planning (e.g., Excel).
- Attention to detail, ability to learn and apply technical skills.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking / Judgment
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Results Orientation
- Team Leadership
Technical Competencies:
- Planning and Organizing Skills
- Written Communication
- Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge
Wage:
Pay Band 7: $88,712 - $107,328 annually.
Work environment:
- Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton.
- A hybrid work arrangement within New Brunswick could be considered.
- Some travel across the province may be required.
- Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
- We promote a scent-reduced environment.
What can GNB offer you?
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
- 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
- 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave
Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.
How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at HR.Competitions@gnb.ca by June 9, 2024, indicating competition number 24-2000-C14. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
506-259-1908
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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