Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor (ATPC)

Role Responsibilities

Continued

• Provide technical advice and prepare draft decisions for consideration for the Manager, Director and Commissioner based on legislation, policy, standards, processes and protocols. Advice must ensure all legislative and procedural requirements have been met and consider case law and precedent.
• Prepare recommendations for consideration by Managers, the Director and Commissioner based on relevant legislation, policy, standards, processes and protocols. Recommendations must ensure all legislative and procedural requirements have been met and consider case law and precedent.
• Formulate allegation statements and provide technical advice related to complaints and the Commissioner’s decision-making process.
• Conduct preliminary inquiries into complaints referred to the Commission, including analyzing complaints, drafting allegation statements, verifying information, and gathering additional information relevant to the decision-making process.
• Conduct preliminary inquiries with complainants, teacher, and teacher leaders to collect relevant information necessary for the Commissioner to decide next steps.
• Under the direction of the Manager, Director, and / or legal counsel, present cases of alleged unprofessional conduct and / or professional incompetence involving teacher and teacher leaders to hearing or appeal committees.
• As a member of the team, positively contribute to the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission's success by promoting, developing, and implementing best practices and strategies to effectively support teacher and teacher leader conduct and competency in Alberta's education system.