List of TSC shortlisted teachers for posts of Trainers, Facilitators and Education Technologists

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DETAILS ON SUBJECT EXPERTS

DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED SERVICES

The subject expert will be required to spearhead the coordination and development of schoolbased teacher support system (SBTSS) programmes in accordance with Project Appraisal Document and in consultation with the project coordinating units; The subject expert duties and responsibilities shall entail:

• i. developing course content and training manuals and ensuring their quality;
• ii. preparing individual work plans;
• iii. developing relevant training materials and equipment;
• iv. facilitating training sessions;
• v. conducting monitoring and evaluation of training activities at all levels;
• vi. conducting research;
• vii. integrating ICT and mainstreaming special needs education in the area of specialization; and
• viii. preparing and disseminating training reports.

  NB: The subject expert will be expected to be available on full time basis during the training Duration of service The above defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract

  TERMS OF SERVICE

• 1. Name of client is Teachers Service Commission
• 2. The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract
• 3. The appointment is a one year renewable contract. However; circumstances may dictate an earlier termination.
• 4. The title of the appointment is education technologist
• 5. The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year
• 6. The working hours are 8 per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m
• 7. The TSC will pay an agreed amount for the number of days the service is provided.
• 8. There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service
  

  CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SUBJECT EXPERTS

To qualify as a subject expert, one must satisfy the following basic requirements:
a) Bachelors degree in Education with a major in the area of specialization or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
b) Served as a teacher for at least 5 years;
c) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and ability to develop digital teaching and learning content.

Added advantage

• a. SMASE Trainer
• b. Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books and periodicals in a relevant subject area
• c. Kenya National Examination Council examiner
  

  PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  The performance of the successful subject experts will be measured against the following standards:

• 1. Increased teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge
• 2. improved average student test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties.
• 3. improved average pupil test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at class 7 and 8 in public schools in targeted sub-counties.

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGISTS

DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED SERVICES

The education technologists will be required to create learning environment that support peer learning using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the implementation of school-based teacher support system (SBTSS). The education technologist shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• 1. Sourcing for appropriate digital teaching and learning materials
• 2. Developing appropriate digital teaching and learning materials
• 3. Facilitate establishment of teachers professional learning community/groups such as WhatsApp, google group
• 4. Uploading to an online platform e.g. social media platform like YouTube, WhatsApp teaching and learning materials
• 5. Packaging digital teaching and learning materials in an appropriate format
• 6. Adapting digital teaching and learning resources for SNE
• 7. Work with facilitators to enable use of digital teaching and learning to support peer learning
• 8. Record and upload data on percentage of teachers involved in peer learning using ICT social media platforms

In carrying out their duties the education technologists shall be expected to constantly consult with the project coordinating units on effective implementation of SBTSS activities through use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

NB: The education technologists will also be expected to be available on full time basis during the training Duration of service The above defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract.

TERMS OF SERVICE

• 1. Name of client is Teachers Service Commission
• 2. The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract
• 3. The appointment is a one year renewable contract However; circumstances may dictate an earlier termination.
• 4. The title of the appointment is education technologist
• 5. The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year
• 6. The working hours are 8 hours per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m
• 7. The TSC will pay agreed amount for the number of days the service is provided.
• 8. There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service

SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection of education technologist shall be done competitively to achieve competent officers for the assignment described. Key competencies to consider entail; knowledge in Information Technology, ICT integration in education, computer pedagogy, subject matter and emerging issues relevant to classroom practices, competence in developing digital content and adapting it to local needs. Selection of education technologist will be done by an appropriate selection panel constituted by TSC.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING EDUCATION TECHNOLOGISTS

To qualify as an education technologists, one must satisfy the following basic requirements:

• a) Minimum qualification of bachelor’s degree in education or Information technology from a recognized institution.
• b) Served as a teacher for at least 2 years
• c) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and ability to develop digital teaching and learning content
  

  Added advantage

• a. Bachelor’s degree in education
• b. Attended previous SMASE courses
• c. Active member in subject association activities
• d. Involvement in pupils’ science fairs
• e. Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books and periodicals in a relevant subject area
• f. Kenya National Examination Council examiner
  

  PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The performance of the successful education technologist will be measured against the following standards:

• 1. Increased percentage of teachers supported in peer learning using ICT
• 2. increased percentage of teachers involved in virtual peer to peer learning
• 3. Upload digital teaching and learning resources across all learning areas at least once in a month
• 4. Adapting digital learning resources to SNE .

TRAINERS/ FACILITATORS

DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTED SERVICES

The trainers/facilitators will be required to train teachers and support them in the implementation of school-based teacher support system (SBTSS). The service provider shall be responsible to the Project Coordination Units at the National and County levels to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• 1. train teachers through a smart cascade system
• 2. take care of training materials provided to the centre for Teacher Professional Development during the training
• 3. conduct review meetings
• 4. observe lessons in targeted schools at least once per term for those not serving as teachers
• 5. provide pedagogical support and supervision to teachers on SBTSS for those not serving as teachers 6. record and upload data on school lesson observation and support to teachers at least once a month for those not serving as teachers
• 7. write training reports on SBTSS Intervention.

  In carrying the duties, the trainer/facilitator shall be expected to constantly consult with the project coordinating units on effective implementation of SBTSS activities The proposed activities are as follows:

• 1. Attend preparatory training
• 2. Prepare training materials
• 3. Train teachers
• 4. Support peer learning
• 5. Mentor and coach teachers at school level
• 6. Write and submit training reports
• 7. Attend meetings
• 8. Observe lessons
• 9. Upload data to the website

  The training under SEQIP will help address the following challenges:

• 1. Low teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge
• 2. Low learning outcomes.

  The goals of the training will be to:

• 1. increase teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge
• 2. improve learning outcomes NB: The trainer/facilitator will be expected to be available on full time basis during the training.
  Duration of service: The above defined service will be undertaken for twelve months from the date of signing the contract

  TERMS OF SERVICE

• 1. Name of client is Teachers Service Commission
• 2. The appointment shall commence on the date of signing the contract
• 3. The appointment is a one year renewable contract However; circumstances may dictate earlier termination.
• 4. The title of the appointment is trainer/facilitator
• 5. The service will be provided at INSET centres in targeted counties
• 6. The service will be provided during stipulated times in the year
• 7. The working hours are 8 hours per day starting 8.00 am to 5.00 p.m
• 8. The TSC will pay a training/facilitation allowance for number of days the service is provided.
• 9. There are no collective agreements which directly affect the terms of service
  

  SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection of trainers/facilitators at all levels shall be done competitively to achieve competent officers to conduct training.
Key competencies to consider entail; knowledge in pedagogy, subject matter and emerging issues relevant to classroom practices, competence in developing training programmes and adapting modules to local needs. Selection of trainers/facilitators will be done by an appropriate selection panel constituted by TSC.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING TRAINERS/FACILITATORS

Primary Level

To qualify as a primary level Trainers/facilitator, one must satisfy the following basic requirements:

• a) Minimum qualification of a P1 certificate in Primary Teacher Education from a recognized institution.
• b) Exemplary professional competence as a teacher demonstrated by learners’ performance.
• c) Served as a teacher for at least five (5) years in either a primary school or Primary Teacher Training College
• d) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and applications.
• e) Must not be a serving head or deputy head teacher.

  NB: Retired teachers who demonstrate the above requirements and are not above 65 years of age are encouraged to apply.

  Added advantage

• a. Bachelor’s degree in education
• b. Attended previous SMASE courses
• c. Active member in subject association activities
• d. Involvement in pupils’ science fairs
• e. Holder of Trainer of Trainers certificate
• f. Resourcefulness in terms of publication of academic papers, books and periodicals in a relevant subject area
• g. Kenya National Examination Council examiner.
  

  Secondary Level

To qualify to be recruited as a trainer/facilitator at Secondary school level, one must satisfy the following basic requirements:

• a) Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Education from a recognized institution
• b) Exemplary professional teacher competence demonstrated by subject performance
• c) Served as a teacher for at least five (5) years
• d) Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and applications.
• e) Must not be a serving school principal or deputy principal

  NB: Retired teachers who demonstrate the above requirements and are not above 65 years of age are encouraged to apply.

  Added advantage:

• a) Degree in education
• b) Attended previous SMASE courses
• c) Active member in subject association activities.
• d) Involvement in students’ ICT, engineering and science fairs.
• e) Holder of Trainer of Trainers certificate.
• f) Resourceful in terms of publication of books & periodicals in relevant subject areas.
• g) Kenya National Examination Council examiner.
  

  PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The performance of the successful trainer/facilitator will be measured against the following standards.

• 1. Increased teacher mastery of subject content and pedagogical content knowledge
• 2. Improved average student test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at form 2 in public schools in targeted sub-counties
• 3. Improved average pupil test scores in science, mathematics and English subjects at class in public schools in targeted sub-counties
• 4. Increased percentage of teachers involved in virtual peer to peer learning
• 5. Conduct at least 5 visits to target secondary schools
• 6. Conduct at least 17 visits to target primary schools

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