Job Purpose:

To ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of high quality, standards-based Urdu materials for the Technology Enabled Academic Learning (TEAL) materials through coordination with multiple departments.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Curriculum Mapping and Alignment -  weightage:  10%

• Lead the detailed Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) mapping and alignment of the curriculum standards.
• Develop detailed SOWs according to SLO mapping for different projects depending on standards and textbook boards.
• Ensure the progression of SLOs for grades 6, 7, and 8.
• Stay abreast of any changes to standards and textbooks, updating and adjusting SOWs annually.

Curriculum Development  -  weightage: 30%

• Development/Review of the TEAL packages, including videos, lesson plans, and assessments
• Review Urdu content on an as-needed basis  to ensure accuracy and educational effectiveness
• Provide support to content revisions based on teacher feedback for continuous improvement

• Prepare formative and unit-wise summative assessment tools
• Develop mid & annual end of term exam papers for different regions and textbooks, including answer keys
• Test lesson materials through conducting field-based orientation training
• Incorporate learning from field test to finalize lesson packages based upon the feedback and comments of teachers and other stakeholders

Orientation Trainings  -  weightage: 15%

• Develop and conduct orientation training modules based on TEAL philosophy and teaching skills.
• Adapt training modules according to dynamic needs and feedback from stakeholders, ensuring continual improvement.
• Design comprehensive subject-based pedagogy guidelines for teachers, encompassing essential instructions to enhance teaching skills based on the TEAL philosophy.
• Provide subject specific pedagogy training

Monitoring and Evaluation -  weightage:   20%

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of the TEAL curriculum.
• Conduct virtual and face-to-face observations (informed and uninformed) to identify gaps in classroom teaching and develop improvement strategies.
• Develop strategies for improvement based on observation findings.
• Review teacher feedback on lessons given in weekly reports; communicate findings to content developers for ongoing improvements
• Review student performance on assessments, analyzing findings and presenting results to content developers for ongoing improvements
• Establish a feedback loop to enhance content quality, addressing concerns and suggestions from teachers.
• Spearhead the enhancement and improvement of observation tools for virtual and face-to-face observations.
• Design a comprehensive observation checklist to systematically evaluate and improve the quality of TEAL-based teaching methods.

Teacher Support and Improvement -  weightage:   20%

• Formulate Urdu specific teaching guidelines focused on the TEAL philosophy
• Manage project-specific communication channels between multiple departments
• Provide ongoing subject specific content and pedagogy support and guidance (coaching) to teachers through WhatsApp
• Create project-specific WhatsApp groups, targeting specific areas for improvement and ongoing support.

Additional Tasks – weightage: 5%

• Conduct scheduled meetings with the teams as per an arrangement that is workable for all
• Prepare and submitting quarterly reports on curriculum design status and progress
• Develop and maintain annual curriculum budget for relevant subjects

Subject Specific Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Urdu content and subject specific pedagogy
• Understanding of national standards for English for all areas of learning
• Knowledge of inductive teaching models and strategies
• Experience using activity-based learning for teaching concepts
• Experience working with government schools and teachers

Education, qualification, skills and experience:

Educational Qualifications & Subject Skills

• A Master’s or subject specific degree in education or a related discipline
• Experience in curriculum design and blended learning
• Familiarity with the framework of SLOs in the National Curriculum in order to align curriculum packages with the National Curriculum
• Capacity to design formal and informal content and processes by which learners gain knowledge, develop skills, and alter attitudes
• Relevant subject discipline knowledge may be advantageous

Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in lesson planning and classroom delivery
• Experience in designing resource materials and writing formative and summative assessments

Other Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills as well strong research skills 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet tight deadlines
• Managerial experience at a learning institution may be required
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Skype and web-based project management sites

Technical knowledge/ know how

• Competence in using MS office; Word, Power Point, Excel
• Ability to use technology to facilitate distance learning

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