Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), formerly known as Tac tutors, earn upto approximately sh 7 million upon retirement depending on their job group during retirement.

The CSOs also earn a monthly pension of between sh 52,000 to sh60,0000 after retirement.

Teachers Advisory Centres (TACs) were established in 1963 to provide inservice courses to help teachers improve professionally and to offer aid in developing curriculum and using new instructional materials. The centers were manned by Tac tutors.

In 2015 the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) decided to change the designation Tac tutors to curriculum support officers and deployed them to zones with an expanded mandate.

When the Commission established a cadre of curriculum support officers in the year 2015 other existing designations such as Tac Tutors, Dicece lectures and Special Education Assessors were declared obsolete.

The commission adopted curriculum support officers as the new designation for this cadre of staff whose critical   mandate is to support curriculum implementation in schools.

The Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) establishes four grades of Curriculum Support Officers, who will be designated and graded as follows:

Designation	Teacher Scale	Length of Service
Curriculum Support Officer (11)	10	9
Curriculum Support Officer (1)	11	10
Senior Curriculum Support Officer	12	12
Chief Curriculum Support officer	13	15

Below are the duties and responsibilities of each CSO as well as the requirements for one to be appointed to such grade.

I.       CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS (11) – Tsc Scale 10

(a)     Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for curriculum support officers. An Officer appointed to this grade may be assigned any of the following duties and responsibilities.

(i)     Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning.

(ii)     Collecting,   collating   and   submitting   data   on   school   enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information.

(iii)    Participating  in  the  organization  and  management  of  co-curriculum activities.

(iv)     Identifying the training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advice the Commission accordingly.

(v)     Providing  support  services  to  teachers  and  advice  on  curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation.

(vi)    Organizing   and   conducting   courses   on   curriculum   delivery   and implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director.

(vii)    Assisting in identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and learning resources.

(viii)    Assisting teachers to develop teaching aids and other reference materials.

(ix)    Updating teachers on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service.

(x)     Developing work programs and prepare progress reports for the teachers advisory Centre.

(xi)    Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(xii)    Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development.

(xiii)    Identifying and assess children with special needs and recommend them for appropriate placement in SNE institutions.

(xiv)    Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers.

(xv)    Providing support services to teachers in special schools and advise on curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation.

(xvi)    Assisting  SNE  teachers  to  develop/acquire  teaching  and  learning materials.

(xvii)    Monitoring and ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards.

(xviii)    Monitoring  the  conduct  of  special  needs  education  teachers  in  the management of special needs learners.

(xix)    Coordinating teacher Performance Appraisal and Development.

(xx)    Organizing and conducting courses, seminars, workshops, retreats and in service program s for SNE teachers on matters related to SNE learners.

(xxi)    Collecting and maintaining data on SNE schools and learners.

(xxii)    Participating  in  the  organization  and  management  of  co-curriculum activities for SNE schools

(xxiii)    Mentoring and coaching teachers

(b)     Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must have:

Served as a teacher for a cumulative period of not less than six (6) years;

(i)      A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution,

OR

A Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(ii)     Certificate in computer applications

(iii)     Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

(iv)    Meets the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.’

II.     CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS Tsc Scale 11

(a)     Duties and Responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

(i)     Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning;

(ii)     Collecting,  collating  and  submitting  data  on  school  enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information;

(iii)    Participating in  the organization and management of co-curriculum activities;

(iv)     Identifying the training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advise the Commission accordingly;

(v)     Providing  support  services  to  teachers  and  advise  on  curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation;

(vi)     Organizing  and  conducting  courses  on  curriculum  delivery  and implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director;

(vii)     Assisting in identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and learning resources;

(viii)    Assisting  teachers  to  develop  teaching  aids  and  other  reference materials;

(ix)    Updating teachers on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service;

(x)    Developing  work  programs  and  prepare  progress  reports  for  the teachers advisory Centre;

(xi)    Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(xii)    Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development;

(xiii)    Identifying and assessing children with special needs and recommend them for appropriate placement in SNE institutions;

(xiv)    Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;

(xv)    Providing support services to teachers in special schools and advise on curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation;

(xvi)    Assisting  SNE  teachers  to  develop/acquire  teaching  and  learning materials;

(xvii)    Monitoring  and  ensuring  compliance  with  special  needs  education delivery standards;

(xviii)    Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners;

(xix)    Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development;

(xx)    Organizing and conducting courses, seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs for SNE teachers on matters related to SNE learners;

(xxi)    Collecting and maintaining data on SNE schools and learners; and

(xxii)    Participating in  the organization and management of co-curriculum activities SNE schools.

(xxiii)    Mentoring and coaching teachers

(b)  Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

(i)    Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 10years;

(ii)    Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii)    Masters  degree  in  Education/special  education  from  a  recognized institution;

(iv)    Certificate in computer applications skills;

(v)     Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi)    Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.

(vii)    Attended a Management course lasting for not less than 2 weeks

III.    SENIOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICER, Tsc Scale 12

(a)     Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

(i)     Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning;

(ii)     Coordinating the Collection, collation and submission of data on school enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information;

(iii)    Coordinating  the  organization  and  management  of  co-curriculum activities;

(iv)     Coordinating training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advise the Commission accordingly;

(v)     Organizing  and  conducting  courses  on  curriculum  delivery  and implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director;

(vi)     Coordinating the identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and learning resources;

(vii)    Ensuring teachers develop teaching aids and other reference materials;

(viii)    Ensuring  teachers  are  updated  on  curriculum  changes,  pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service;

(ix)    Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(x)    Carry out Performance Appraisal of staff below them;

(xi)    Coordinating identification, assessment and placement of children with special needs in SNE institutions;

(xii)    Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;

(xiii)    Monitoring and ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards;

(xiv)    Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners; and

(xv)    Maintaining data on SNE schools and learners;

(xvi)    Mentoring and coaching teachers.

(b)     Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

(i)      Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 12years;

(ii)      Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelors degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii)      Masters  degree  in  Education/special  education  from  a  recognized institution;

(iv)      Certificate in computer applications skills

(v)      Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi)      Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution; and

(vii)      Attended a Management course lasting not less than 2 weeks.

IV.     CHIEF CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICER, Tsc Scale 13

(a)          Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

(i)        Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning;

(ii)       Coordinating the Collection, collation and submission of data on school enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information;

(iii)      Coordinating the organization and management of co-curriculum activities;

(iv)      Coordinating training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advise the Commission accordingly;

(v)      Organizing  and  conducting  courses  on  curriculum  delivery  and

implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director;

(vi)      Coordinating  the  identification  and  acquisition  of  appropriate teaching and learning resources;

(vii)     Ensuring  teachers  develop  teaching  aids  and  other  reference materials;

(viii)    Ensuring teachers are updated on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service;

(ix)      Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(x)      Carry out Performance Appraisal of staff below them;

(xi)      Coordinating identification, assessment and placement of children with special needs in SNE institutions;

(xii)     Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;

(xiii)    Monitoring and ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards;

(xiv)    Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners; and

(xv)     Maintaining data on SNE schools and learners.

(b)          Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

(i)      Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 15years;

(ii)      Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelors degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii)      Masters  degree  in  Education/special  education  from  a  recognized institution;

(iv)      Certificate in computer applications skills;

(v)      Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi)      Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution; and

(vii)      Management course for not less than 2 weeks.

Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs), formerly known as Tac tutors, earn upto approximately sh 7 million upon retirement depending on their job group during retirement.

The CSOs also earn a monthly pension of between sh 52,000 to sh60,0000 after retirement.

Teachers Advisory Centres (TACs) were established in 1963 to provide inservice courses to help teachers improve professionally and to offer aid in developing curriculum and using new instructional materials. The centers were manned by Tac tutors.

In 2015 the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) decided to change the designation Tac tutors to curriculum support officers and deployed them to zones with an expanded mandate.

When the Commission established a cadre of curriculum support officers in the year 2015 other existing designations such as Tac Tutors, Dicece lectures and Special Education Assessors were declared obsolete.

The commission adopted curriculum support officers as the new designation for this cadre of staff whose critical   mandate is to support curriculum implementation in schools.

The Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) establishes four grades of Curriculum Support Officers, who will be designated and graded as follows:

Designation	Teacher Scale	Length of Service
Curriculum Support Officer (11)	10	9
Curriculum Support Officer (1)	11	10
Senior Curriculum Support Officer	12	12
Chief Curriculum Support officer	13	15

Below are the duties and responsibilities of each CSO as well as the requirements for one to be appointed to such grade.

I.       CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS (11) – Tsc Scale 10

(a)     Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade for curriculum support officers. An Officer appointed to this grade may be assigned any of the following duties and responsibilities.

(i)     Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning.

(ii)     Collecting,   collating   and   submitting   data   on   school   enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information.

(iii)    Participating  in  the  organization  and  management  of  co-curriculum activities.

(iv)     Identifying the training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advice the Commission accordingly.

(v)     Providing  support  services  to  teachers  and  advice  on  curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation.

(vi)    Organizing   and   conducting   courses   on   curriculum   delivery   and implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director.

(vii)    Assisting in identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and learning resources.

(viii)    Assisting teachers to develop teaching aids and other reference materials.

(ix)    Updating teachers on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service.

(x)     Developing work programs and prepare progress reports for the teachers advisory Centre.

(xi)    Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(xii)    Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development.

(xiii)    Identifying and assess children with special needs and recommend them for appropriate placement in SNE institutions.

(xiv)    Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers.

(xv)    Providing support services to teachers in special schools and advise on curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation.

(xvi)    Assisting  SNE  teachers  to  develop/acquire  teaching  and  learning materials.

(xvii)    Monitoring and ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards.

(xviii)    Monitoring  the  conduct  of  special  needs  education  teachers  in  the management of special needs learners.

(xix)    Coordinating teacher Performance Appraisal and Development.

(xx)    Organizing and conducting courses, seminars, workshops, retreats and in service program s for SNE teachers on matters related to SNE learners.

(xxi)    Collecting and maintaining data on SNE schools and learners.

(xxii)    Participating  in  the  organization  and  management  of  co-curriculum activities for SNE schools

(xxiii)    Mentoring and coaching teachers

(b)     Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a teacher must have:

Served as a teacher for a cumulative period of not less than six (6) years;

(i)      A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution,

OR

A Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(ii)     Certificate in computer applications

(iii)     Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

(iv)    Meets the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.’

II.     CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICERS Tsc Scale 11

(a)     Duties and Responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

(i)     Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning;

(ii)     Collecting,  collating  and  submitting  data  on  school  enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information;

(iii)    Participating in  the organization and management of co-curriculum activities;

(iv)     Identifying the training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advise the Commission accordingly;

(v)     Providing  support  services  to  teachers  and  advise  on  curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation;

(vi)     Organizing  and  conducting  courses  on  curriculum  delivery  and implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director;

(vii)     Assisting in identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and learning resources;

(viii)    Assisting  teachers  to  develop  teaching  aids  and  other  reference materials;

(ix)    Updating teachers on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service;

(x)    Developing  work  programs  and  prepare  progress  reports  for  the teachers advisory Centre;

(xi)    Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(xii)    Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development;

(xiii)    Identifying and assessing children with special needs and recommend them for appropriate placement in SNE institutions;

(xiv)    Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;

(xv)    Providing support services to teachers in special schools and advise on curriculum implementation, supervision and evaluation;

(xvi)    Assisting  SNE  teachers  to  develop/acquire  teaching  and  learning materials;

(xvii)    Monitoring  and  ensuring  compliance  with  special  needs  education delivery standards;

(xviii)    Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners;

(xix)    Assisting in teacher Performance Appraisal and Development;

(xx)    Organizing and conducting courses, seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs for SNE teachers on matters related to SNE learners;

(xxi)    Collecting and maintaining data on SNE schools and learners; and

(xxii)    Participating in  the organization and management of co-curriculum activities SNE schools.

(xxiii)    Mentoring and coaching teachers

(b)  Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

(i)    Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 10years;

(ii)    Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii)    Masters  degree  in  Education/special  education  from  a  recognized institution;

(iv)    Certificate in computer applications skills;

(v)     Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi)    Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.

(vii)    Attended a Management course lasting for not less than 2 weeks

III.    SENIOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICER, Tsc Scale 12

(a)     Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

(i)     Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning;

(ii)     Coordinating the Collection, collation and submission of data on school enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information;

(iii)    Coordinating  the  organization  and  management  of  co-curriculum activities;

(iv)     Coordinating training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advise the Commission accordingly;

(v)     Organizing  and  conducting  courses  on  curriculum  delivery  and implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director;

(vi)     Coordinating the identification and acquisition of appropriate teaching and learning resources;

(vii)    Ensuring teachers develop teaching aids and other reference materials;

(viii)    Ensuring  teachers  are  updated  on  curriculum  changes,  pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service;

(ix)    Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(x)    Carry out Performance Appraisal of staff below them;

(xi)    Coordinating identification, assessment and placement of children with special needs in SNE institutions;

(xii)    Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;

(xiii)    Monitoring and ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards;

(xiv)    Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners; and

(xv)    Maintaining data on SNE schools and learners;

(xvi)    Mentoring and coaching teachers.

(b)     Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

(i)      Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 12years;

(ii)      Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelors degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii)      Masters  degree  in  Education/special  education  from  a  recognized institution;

(iv)      Certificate in computer applications skills

(v)      Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi)      Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution; and

(vii)      Attended a Management course lasting not less than 2 weeks.

IV.     CHIEF CURRICULUM SUPPORT OFFICER, Tsc Scale 13

(a)          Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

(i)        Carrying out regular visits to schools, observe teaching techniques, give demonstration lessons and advice teachers on methods and resources needed for effective teaching and learning;

(ii)       Coordinating the Collection, collation and submission of data on school enrollment, establishment, staffing and other related information;

(iii)      Coordinating the organization and management of co-curriculum activities;

(iv)      Coordinating training needs of teachers and heads of institutions and advise the Commission accordingly;

(v)      Organizing  and  conducting  courses  on  curriculum  delivery  and

implementation through seminars, workshops, retreats and in service programs in conjunction with the sub county director;

(vi)      Coordinating  the  identification  and  acquisition  of  appropriate teaching and learning resources;

(vii)     Ensuring  teachers  develop  teaching  aids  and  other  reference materials;

(viii)    Ensuring teachers are updated on curriculum changes, pedagogy, content coverage and other emerging issues in the teaching service;

(ix)      Working with the quality assurance officer to improve teaching and learning.

(x)      Carry out Performance Appraisal of staff below them;

(xi)      Coordinating identification, assessment and placement of children with special needs in SNE institutions;

(xii)     Advising the Commission on the staffing needs of special schools and career progression and professional development of SNE teachers;

(xiii)    Monitoring and ensure compliance with special needs education delivery standards;

(xiv)    Monitoring the conduct of special needs education teachers in the management of special needs learners; and

(xv)     Maintaining data on SNE schools and learners.

(b)          Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, one must have:

(i)      Served as a teacher for a minimum period of 15years;

(ii)      Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelors degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized institution;

(iii)      Masters  degree  in  Education/special  education  from  a  recognized institution;

(iv)      Certificate in computer applications skills;

(v)      Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

(vi)      Meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution; and

(vii)      Management course for not less than 2 weeks.