Educator Certification Specialist

Primary Purpose

The Educator Certification Specialist, under moderate supervision, processes, verifies, and monitors the certification status of applicants and employees to ensure compliance with state and institutional regulations, confirming district adherence to certification and licensing requirements.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills: * Ability to understand and implement certification rules and procedures

• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing

• Basic math skills

• Mastery of both oral and written English with the ability to write general correspondence

• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skill

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of clerical experience

• At least two (2) years working in public education preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Certification and Licensing

1. Process teacher applications and verify certification with the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), universities, colleges, and education agencies in other states

2. Verify educational transcripts, licensure exams, and other required documentation for completeness and accuracy

3. Maintain accurate and current certification records in ERP

4. Respond to inquiries from educators and stakeholders regarding certification procedures and requirements

5. Research and stay informed about changes in state and institutional certification regulations

6. Assist principals and staffing directors in identifying appropriate certification requirements for teacher assignment according to SBEC assignment criteria

7. Track certification, testing, and permit status and follow-up with employees to ensure completion of certification requirements within established timelines. Process SBEC permit applications and monitor permit status

8. Research and maintain current information on SBEC and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) rules, certification requirements and processes, and testing dates

9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining a database of certification and licensing information for certified or licensed professionals, paraprofessionals, and auxiliary employees

10. Prepare correspondence, forms, and reports according to district standards and requirements

11. Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking selfimprovement

12. Provide subject-matter expertise as needed to various district committees/organizations

13. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents including, including personnel

14. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district 15. Coordinate special projects as assigned

16. Perform other duties as assigned

The Certification Specialist’s evaluation is a responsibility resting with the Director of Teacher Pathways. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23