JOB TITLE: Specialist-Certification

REPORTS TO: Director- Educator Certification and Teacher Pipelines

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: Para 7

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Human Resources Certification Specialist communicates federal and state requirements as it relates to the hiring and staffing of instructional personnel.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Required:

• HS Diploma from an accredited institution
• 2 years experience Human Resources or job-related experience

Preferred:

• 60 hours from an accredited college or university
• 3 years experience Human Resources K-12

 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency Certification requirements
• Proficient Microsoft Office
• Office equipment (e.g. computer, copier)
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 Communicate with employees regarding expiring and renewing certifications

• Monitor and communicate the progress of identified teachers to administrators throughout the school year who need to renew their certification
• Track newly hired employees whose certification has not been issued to ensure timely issuing of certification per the TEA website
• Input permit requests for the State Board of Educator Certification
• Upload FASTPASS for non-certified employees to TEA website
• Partner with Alternative Certification Programs to verify teacher eligibility
• Maintain certification status of teachers and teacher’s aides in the district data management system.
• Audit and approve certification eligibility for all new hires and for current
• Certify/monitor the professional credentials and certification status of teachers and other certified staff members in conjunction with the Human Resource Business
• Maintain records and provide reports as may be requested or required, pertaining to personnel in the designated certified
• Evaluate transcripts(s) and verify that their degree is conferred, in the content area per the qualifications on the job
• Monitor all new TEA certification updates and rule changes per TAC
• Serve as the liaison person with the Texas Education Agency concerning state rules and classroom teaching certification
• Conduct test monitor certification
• Performs all other duties as

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and state wide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.