Coordinator III - Certification Officer

Requisition: 202600272S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Office of the Dean - College of Education

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Teacher Certification and Master’s degree preferred. Three years of experience with records and data, preferably in an educational environment. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs complex administrative program work for the Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Attends regular Texas Education Agency ( TEA ), State Board for Educator Certification ( SBEC ), and State Board of Education ( SBOE ) meetings and trainings and participates in TEA -sponsored webinars and meetings. At the invitation of TEA , may participate in stakeholder committee/sub-committees. Oversees program compliance. Stays current in Texas Administrative Code and Texas Education Code and communicates changes and anticipated changes. Recommends program improvements and implements changes as they occur to ensure program compliance. Facilitates TEA reporting and accreditation reviews. Responsible for verification of students’ successful completion of admission requirements for acceptance to certification program. Reviews candidates’ academic/testing status to ensure all state/program requirements are met prior to recommending them to the State Board for Educator Certification for the issuance of a certificate. Compiles/submits data and reports. Leads Title II reporting. Collaborates with Educator Preparation Program faculty and staff to ensure the accuracy of certification information. Presents at orientations and in classrooms. Adds attributes, completes applicable out-ot-state documents, and completes transfer forms. Monitors/tracks gates/processes and reviews and ensures the accuracy of records. Conducts information sessions for candidates. Informs candidates of state and program policies and procedures to apply for certificates. Represents SHSU at conferences and meetings. Responsible for clearance and approval of undergraduate and graduate candidates to register to take certification exams. Performs other related duties as assigned.