The Director of Community Outreach has responsibility for ensuring the timely appointment and training of school boards, two important legislative functions of the organisation. The incumbent is responsible to promote effective school governance through the careful selection of school board members who have the necessary expertise, and know-how. He/she is responsible to ensure that school boards are provided with the necessary support so that they can function effectively and thereby improve student outcomes.

The Director of Community Outreach also has substantive responsibility to oversee the Community Outreach portfolio of the Council. This entails liaising with Regional Directors, Members of Parliament/Ministers of Government or his or her nominee to ensure they understand their role and functions with respect to the appointment of school boards. The Community Outreach function also involves ensuring that school board issues are amicably resolved in the shortest possible time.

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Applications should be submitted to :
The Executive Director
The National Council on Education
37 Arnold Road
Kingston 5
Telephone 876 922-1400-9, Extns: 2031-2034

OR

Email: nce.careers@nce.org.jm

We thank all applicants for expressing interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted