Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) 1 TSC Scale 11; Requirements For Appointment, Duties

  Duties and Responsibilities. 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:  

1.  Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give  demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources  needed for effective teaching and learning; 
2. Collecting, collating and submitting data on school enrolment,  establishment, staffing and other related information;
3. Participating in the organization and management of co-curriculum  activities;
4. Identifying the training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and  advise the Commission accordingly;
5. Providing support services to teachers and advise on curriculum  implementation, supervision and evaluation;
6. Organizing and conducting courses on curriculum delivery and  implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service  programs in conjunction with the sub county director;
7. Assisting in identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and  learning resources;
8. Assisting teachers to develop teaching aids and other reference  materials;
9. Updating teachers on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage  and other emerging issues in the teaching service;
10. Developing work programs and prepare progress reports for the  teachers advisory Centre;
11. Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and  learning.
12. Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development;
13. Identifying and assessing children with special needs and recommend  them for appropriate placement in SNE institutions;
14. Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and  career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;
15. Providing support services to teachers in special schools and advise on  curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation;
16. Assisting SNE teachers to develop/acquire teaching and learning  materials;
17. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with special needs education  delivery standards;
18. Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the  management of special needs learners;
19. Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development;
20. Organizing and conducting courses, seminars, workshops, retreats and  in service programs for SNE teachers on matters related to SNE learners;
21. Collecting and maintaining data on SNE schools and learners; and
22. Participating in the organization and management of co-curriculum  activities SNE schools.
23. Mentoring and coaching teachers

Requirements for Appointment 

For appointment to this grade, one must have:  

1. Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 10years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution; OR  Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a  recognized institution;
3. Masters degree in Education/special education from a recognized  institution;
4. Certificate in computer applications skills;
5. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and  results;
6. Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.
7. Attended a Management course lasting for not less than 2 weeks