Certification Specialist

ESC Region 11•White Settlement, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certification Specialist is responsible for ensuring well-articulated and comprehensive certification programs, including the recruitment, training, and support of candidates pursuing Texas Teacher and/or Principal Certification. This role also involves providing professional development and technical assistance to program participants in various educational settings.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
Valid Texas Administrator Certificate
Team oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff and campus/district/charter school personnel.
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Strong project management skills.
Knowledge of adult learning theory.
Global perspective of educational issues.
Knowledge of the Texas Administrative Code governing educator preparation programs.
In-depth knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, the state assessment and accountability system, and state & national initiatives and standards.
Knowledge/experience with learning management systems and online course development.
Knowledge of successful practices and current trends in educational leadership.
Strong understanding of and experience in instructional coaching.
Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience.
Minimum 3 years of successful principal experience.
Successful experience in program development.
Successful experience in training teachers.

Responsibilities

Recruit and select qualified candidates for certification programs.
Develop quality training reflecting scientifically-based research, and national and state initiatives.
Deliver/facilitate training sessions as needed with team members in the Certification Department.
Analyze and evaluate program components and services.
Identify, plan, develop, and implement new initiatives/services in the Certification Department.
Analyze available needs assessment data from regional, state, and national sources, including data from the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP), local surveys, etc.
Research, develop, and continually revise the program curriculum.
Evaluate the impact of training and make recommendations for modifications to ensure a high-quality program.
Verify that all candidates have met program and state requirements for certification.
Provide quality coursework to create effective candidates in their certification field.
Provide meaningful coaching to each candidate in the program.
Effectively communicate and provide timely updates to candidates.
Increase the number of active candidates through strategic marketing.
Provide assistance to all certification staff as needed.
Participate in the collaborative development of a comprehensive plan for training, products, and services to meet regional needs and meet state standards.
Model effective use of technology in personal productivity and instructional applications.
Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, improve the ESC’s internal operations, and meet the established goals and objectives for the ESC.
Provide technical assistance to campuses/districts/charter schools.
Be responsive as the first point of contact to all stakeholders in the education community.
Participate in designated local, state, and national professional development activities and share information with ESC staff and appropriate regional personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.