Quality Assurance Officer

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Reports To: Principal

Job Purpose:
The School Assurance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all academic processes, procedures, and outcomes within the school meet established standards of quality, regulatory requirements, and educational best practices. To support teacher requirement and students needs ensuring and maintaining standards. The role involves assessing, monitoring, and improving teaching quality, curriculum delivery, student performance, and compliance with educational standards and well-being of teachers and students.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and Assess Quality Standards:
• Regularly evaluate the quality of teaching, curriculum delivery, and student assessments to ensure compliance with CBSE / Educational standards.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers to help improve instructional practices.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to monitor academic performance.
• Maintain a check-list on the resources available at its best for use (corridors / classrooms / gazebo)

1. Curriculum and Instructional Compliance:
• Review and ensure that the school’s curriculum is aligned with relevant educational standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Academic Coordinators to ensure instructional strategies meet quality benchmarks.
• Ensure the development of inclusive and engaging teaching materials and resources are practiced to make teaching learning process engaging.
• Instrumental in heading and handling R&D Center of DPSJ

1. Assessment and Data Analysis:
• Collect and analyze data on student performance, including assessments, exams, and progress reports, to identify areas for improvement after every quarter.
• Conduct regular audits of academic assessments to ensure fairness, accuracy, and alignment with the curriculum.
• Prepare reports on academic performance trends and compliance with quality standards for senior leadership.

1. Policy Development and Implementation:
• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of school policies and procedures that impact academic quality.
• Ensure that the school is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and educational guidelines.
• Facilitate the implementation of any changes or improvements in compliance protocols.

1. Professional Development and Training:
• Plan training and professional development opportunities for staff to ensure understanding and adherence to quality standards.
• Support educators in identifying areas for improvement and help them access necessary resources or training programs.
• Plan for workshops and Experiential Learning Trips for students

1. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
• Communicate with Coordinators / HM about academic quality issues, achievements, and improvements
• Prepare and present reports on quality assurance findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the school leadership and governing bodies
• Work with Resp. Leaders to ensure school compliance and facilitate periodic evaluations
• Work on establishing formats to understand the students’ learning gap

1. Continuous Improvement:
• Work closely with the leadership team to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the school
• Identify areas of improvement and support the development of action plans to enhance the overall academic experience
• Stay informed about educational trends, policies, and best practices to ensure that the school remains at the forefront of quality education

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree in Education, School Administration, or a related field
• Experience:
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in educational administration, quality assurance, or a related field, preferably within a school or educational institution.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong understanding of academic quality standards, educational regulations, and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, school leadership, and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with educational assessment tools, data analysis, and reporting
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design
• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Certifications (optional):
  Certification in Quality Assurance, Educational Leadership, or similar credentials is a plus.