Academic Quality Assurance Officer (AQAO)
Academic Excellence & Quality Assurance
Reports To
Director / President, YS Group
Job Purpose
The Academic Quality Assurance Officer (AQAO) shall be responsible for continuously monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching, classroom management, student engagement, academic discipline, and implementation of school policies across all YS Group campuses through the CCTV monitoring system and other academic review mechanisms.
The primary objective of this role is to enhance instructional quality by identifying strengths, highlighting areas requiring improvement, and providing constructive recommendations to school leadership. The role is developmental rather than punitive and aims to promote excellence in teaching and learning throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Classroom Observation & Academic Monitoring
- Observe live and recorded classroom sessions across all campuses using CCTV.
- Evaluate teaching methodologies, lesson delivery, student participation, classroom engagement, and learning outcomes.
- Assess teacher preparedness, subject knowledge, communication skills, questioning techniques, and classroom management.
- Ensure curriculum delivery aligns with the lesson plans and academic calendar.
- Monitor effective utilization of classroom time.
2. Daily Academic Audit Reports
Prepare structured daily reports covering:
- Excellent teaching practices observed.
- Innovative classroom activities.
- Teachers demonstrating outstanding pedagogy.
- Student engagement levels.
- Areas requiring immediate attention.
- Instances of policy non-compliance.
- Suggestions for improvement.
- Recommendations for academic interventions.
Reports shall be submitted daily to:
- Director
- President
- Concerned Principal
- Vice Principal (where applicable)
3. Teacher Performance Evaluation
Evaluate teachers on parameters such as:
- Subject knowledge
- Lesson planning
- Classroom control
- Student engagement
- Communication skills
- Board work
- Use of teaching aids
- Assessment techniques
- Time management
- Student discipline
- Professional conduct
Maintain periodic performance records for every faculty member.
4. Academic Compliance Monitoring
Ensure implementation of:
- CBSE guidelines
- School academic policies
- Assessment procedures
- Homework policy
- Classroom discipline
- Attendance procedures
- Student safety practices
- Classroom decorum
5. Feedback & Recommendations
Provide constructive academic feedback to Principals regarding:
- Teaching improvements
- Classroom management strategies
- Pedagogical enhancements
- Professional development needs
- Training recommendations
- Best practices observed in other classrooms
6. Recognition of Excellence
Identify and report:
- Outstanding teachers
- Innovative instructional practices
- Effective classroom management
- Creative teaching methods
- Student-centric learning approaches
Recommend deserving faculty for appreciation and recognition.
7. Trend Analysis
Prepare:
- Weekly Academic Quality Reports
- Monthly Academic Audit Reports
- Campus-wise performance comparisons
- Subject-wise observations
- Teacher improvement tracking
- Recurring concern analysis
Identify trends requiring organizational interventions.
8. Confidentiality
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding:
- Teacher evaluations
- Classroom observations
- Student information
- Internal reports
- Management discussions
All observations shall remain confidential and be shared only with authorized personnel.
Desired Candidate ProfileEssential Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Education or relevant subject.
- B.Ed. / M.Ed. preferred.
- Minimum 8–10 years of teaching experience.
- At least 3–5 years in an academic leadership role (Principal, Vice Principal, Academic Coordinator, HOD, etc.).
- Strong understanding of CBSE pedagogy, NEP 2020, and classroom best practices.
Desired Skills
- Excellent observation and analytical skills.
- Strong written report-writing ability.
- Deep understanding of pedagogy and instructional strategies.
- Ability to identify both strengths and improvement areas objectively.
- High ethical standards and impartial judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use CCTV monitoring systems, MS Office, and Google Workspace.
- Strong attention to detail.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of classrooms reviewed daily.
- Quality and timeliness of audit reports.
- Improvement in teacher performance over time.
- Reduction in recurring classroom concerns.
- Implementation rate of recommendations.
- Principal satisfaction with audit reports.
- Improvement in student engagement indicators.
- Identification and documentation of best practices.
Daily Reporting Format
Each report should include:
- Executive Summary
- Positive Observations
- Areas of Concern
- Critical Issues (if any)
- Teachers Requiring Appreciation
- Teachers Requiring Academic Support
- Recommendations
- Follow-up Actions
- Overall Campus Academic Rating
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
