Education Advisers and Reviewers

What the job involves

• Consulting with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to coordinate educational programs and provide advice
• Identifying and evaluating developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
• Serving on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and planning, developing and modifying facilities and programs
• Documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses
• Organising and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods
• Applying knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programs, and submitting them for decision and funding
• Visiting schools and observing teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
• Discussing programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
• Making suggestions to government officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings and staff to ensure continued standards of education

Key values of workers in Education Advisers and Reviewers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Education Advisers and Reviewers

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Instructing

  Teaching others how to do something.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.