Curriculum Consultant, Mathematics

Role Responsibilities

Are you a strategic and collaborative education professional with a passion for shaping K-12 mathematics learning in Alberta? The Ministry of Education and Childcare is seeking an experienced Curriculum Consultant, Mathematics to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Alberta’s provincial curriculum. This opportunity offers the chance to influence learning outcomes for students across the province while leading complex curriculum projects and working with educators, education partners, communities and subject-matter experts in a dynamic policy environment.

About the Role

The Curriculum Consultant, Mathematics leads and supports the development, maintenance, implementation, and continuous improvement of provincial mathematics curriculum. The position provides specialized expertise and advice on mathematics content, learning progressions, curriculum sequencing, and instructional considerations. 

Subject-matter focus: numeracy, number, algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics, probability, proportional reasoning, financial literacy, vectors, and calculus. 

The position reports to the Director, Mathematics, Sciences and Wellness and provides subject-matter expertise, research-informed advice, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and curriculum development support to advance Alberta’s K-12 curriculum priorities.

In this role you will :

• Lead complex curriculum development, renewal, implementation and continuous-improvement projects. 
• Research, analyze, synthesize and summarize information from scholarly, government, administrative and jurisdictional sources. 
• Provide research-informed advice and recommendations to leadership regarding curriculum content, sequencing, emerging issues, risks and opportunities. 
• Develop project plans, analyses, business cases, briefing notes, correspondence and other decision-support materials. 
• Respond to complex and high-volume information requests from internal partners, education stakeholders and the public. 
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and networks that support timely information flow, issue identification and informed decisions. 
• Engage stakeholders and communities to support authentic inclusion of Francophone and First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences. 
• Contribute to professional learning and implementation supports that build consistent understanding and application of provincial curriculum direction. 
• Coordinate assigned operational activities, contracts or grants and provide guidance or mentorship to team members and Interchange Participants, as required. 
• Support coherent learning transitions across grades and levels, including transitions to post-secondary education and the workplace.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Drive for results: Plans carefully, maintains attention to quality and timelines, takes accountability for outcomes and works with others to deliver curriculum products that meet provincial expectations.
• Develop Networks: Builds and maintains trusted relationships with educators, communities, subject-matter experts and government partners, and uses those networks to anticipate stakeholder needs and strengthen results.
• Agility: Adapts to changing timelines, priorities and information; remains effective under pressure; seeks opportunities to improve processes; and works creatively within established direction.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Creates respectful, productive relationships; values diverse expertise and perspectives; supports open communication; and builds consensus when interests or priorities differ.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a related field plus seven years of related experience. Position-specific qualifications may apply.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Expert knowledge of curriculum development models and current and emerging research related to curriculum, teaching, learning and technology. 
• In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching and learning processes in mathematics aligned with this position. 
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating work across multidisciplinary teams. 
• Strong research, analytical and information-synthesis skills, including the ability to translate evidence into clear advice and recommendations. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, consultation, interpersonal, facilitation and consensus-building skills. 
• Sound project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a changing environment. 
• Knowledge of Alberta’s K-12 education system, curriculum development and implementation processes, school authority contexts and provincial accountability structures. 
• Ability to prepare high-quality briefing materials, correspondence, project documentation and responses to complex issues or requests. 

Assets

• Experience teaching high school mathematics. 
• A valid teaching certificate and extensive related teaching or educational leadership experience at the school, school-authority or provincial level. 
• Fluency in both English and French. 
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and communities. 
• Knowledge of 21st-century learning research and its implications for curriculum development. 
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and associated tools, including experience using AI-enabled applications to support research, analysis, writing or workflow efficiency; formal or informal AI training is an asset.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

There is one permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. working out of Edmonton.

Must be holding or previously held, a valid Alberta Professional Teaching Certificate issued by Alberta Education.

Cover letters are Mandatory. Any applications without cover letters would be screened out.

Candidates are required to submit resumes and cover letters that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
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• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.