Specialist III, Certification (226 Days)

Responsibilities

• Verify credentials of new employees before hiring, in addition to employees seeking transfers/promotions.
• Help maintain record of employees' certification statuses.
• Aid the staffing department in complying with federal, state, and local regulations regarding teacher certification and assignment requirements.
• Serve as the district’s point of contact for correspondence with the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Educator Certification.
• Assist with projects related to federal and state regulatory reporting.
• Aid in establishing, preparing, and monitoring procedures to ensure all reporting meets regulatory guidelines.
• Aid in facilitating a transparent system for eligibility in accordance with state law and board policy.
• Communicate and correspond with employees, HCM staff, and candidates on the status of the certification process.
• Collect and monitor statistics and results to track progress toward assigned individual and department goals.

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a directly related field preferred
• Experience in understanding state regulations regarding educator certification
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information and sensitive data
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office Professional
• Adaptability to changing work requirements based on seasonal volume of candidates
• Effectively communicate in verbal and written form with candidates and staff regarding certification