TSC Curriculum Support Officers CSO (11) – Tsc Scale 10; Requirements For Appointment, Duties

TSC Curriculum Support Officers CSO (11) – Tsc Scale 10 is the entry grade for curriculum support officers. An Officer appointed to this grade may be assigned any of the following duties and responsibilities.

 Duties and Responsibilities

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 enrollment, 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 advice the Commission accordingly.
5. Providing support services to teachers and advice 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 assess 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 ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards.
18. Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners.
19. Coordinating teacher Performance Appraisal and Development.
20. Organizing and conducting courses, seminars, workshops, retreats and inservice program s for SNE teachers on matters related to SNE learners.
21. Collecting and maintaining data on SNE schools and learners.
22. Participating in the organization and management of co-curriculum activities for SNE schools
23. Mentoring and coaching teachers

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must have:

1. Served as a teacher for a cumulative period of not less than six (6) years;
2.  A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution or A Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution.
3. Certificate in computer applications
4. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
5. Meets the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.’