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PARTNERSHIP POSTING Alberta Assessment Consortium (AAC)

Position Executive Director

Location AAC Office – Edmonton, Alberta (hybrid work opportunities available; regular in-office attendance required)

Start Date June 15, 2026, or a mutually agreed-upon date

Term 12 months

Compensation Negotiated with the successful candidate

Application close date 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026

About the Position The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the vision and mandate of the Alberta Assessment Consortium (AAC). The role promotes AAC’s resources and services, fosters partnerships with education stakeholders, and oversees the development of high-quality, curriculum-aligned classroom assessment resources and qualified learning. The Executive Director manages the administration and budget of the Consortium and reports to the AAC Board of Directors. The role supports AAC’s objectives and membership growth within a complex educational environment. This senior leadership position is offered on a personal service contract or secondment basis. The role is based in Edmonton and is a 12-month appointment, with start of term and compensation negotiated with the successful candidate. Hybrid work opportunities are available; however, regular in-office attendance in Edmonton is required.

About AAC The Alberta Assessment Consortium (AAC) began in 1992 as a grassroots collaboration among Alberta education leaders. It is a membership-funded, not-for-profit organization providing an independent and informed voice on student assessment. AAC’s four core purposes are to advocate for sound, research-based classroom assessment practices; build assessment literacy through research and inquiry; develop high-quality,



curriculum-aligned assessment resources; and enhance teacher and leader capacity through skilled learning. AAC supports effective classroom assessment practices that improve student learning across Alberta.

Advocates for sound, research-based classroom assessment practices

Builds assessment literacy through research and inquiry

Develops high-quality, curriculum-aligned assessment resources

Enhances teacher and leader capacity through skilled learning

Learn more about us at the AAC website.

Key Responsibilities

Promote AAC's vision, resources, and services

Liaise with education partners, other learning consortia, stakeholders, member boards, and teachers to build networks, linkages, and partnerships

Direct the development and delivery of high-quality, Alberta curriculum-aligned classroom assessment materials, products, and resources

Provide visionary leadership in developing high-quality, classroom assessment–focused professional learning for teachers, school leaders, and system leaders

Oversee the administration and budget of the Consortium

Report to the AAC Board of Directors

Advance AAC's objectives within a complex educational environment

Identify opportunities to grow AAC’s membership base

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrate strong leadership qualities consistently in complex educational settings

Proactively resolve problems and foster a sense of teamwork





Exhibit excellent oral and written communication, and apply strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships

Work collaboratively as a leader with a variety of educational stakeholder groups in a generative and solution-focused manner

Think and act strategically

Leverage experience in not-for-profit or small business management (asset)

Use current educational research to inform professional learning and program planning to improve student learning outcomes

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education (or in progress) with a focus on Curriculum or Educational Policy Studies

Permanent Alberta teaching certificate (or eligibility)

Proven experience applying knowledge of the Alberta educational context, sound assessment practices, and adult learning principles

Proven experience in a school-based and/or jurisdiction leadership role

Experience leveraging management skills in a not-for-profit or small business context is an asset

Location & Term

Edmonton, Alberta (hybrid work; regular in-office attendance required)

Term: 12 months, on personal service contract or secondment

Start date: June 15, 2026 (or mutually agreed date)

How to Apply Please submit your curriculum vitae, references, and a statement of beliefs about classroom assessment to: Katie Graham, Chair, Alberta Assessment Consortium Executive Committee, [email protected]

For More Information Contact Katie Graham, Chairperson of the Alberta Assessment Consortium Executive Committee, at [email protected]

EEO We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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