Coordinator 2 - Teacher Pathways

Houston ISD•Houston, TX

12d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Coordinator 2 supports teacher certification pathways by monitoring candidate timelines, milestones, and requirements and coordinating progress across district and external educational preparation programs. The role works with internal and external stakeholders to help current and future teachers meet certification goals, address issues, and improve the effectiveness of the certification process. The coordinator organizes Teacher Certification team activities, prepares stakeholder communications and presentations, manages a unified calendar, and coordinates meetings, workshops, and events. The role also gathers stakeholder feedback through engagement and school visits, maintains departmental records and databases, resolves escalated concerns, and carries out high-priority department and district projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a unique combination of education and work experience indicating potential for success in the role.
At least 5 years of work experience in the district or central office of a large urban school district, or a unique combination of education and work experience indicating potential for success in the role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to use office equipment such as a computer and copier.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Campus leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor teacher certification candidates’ timelines, milestones, and certification requirements in alignment with strategic goals.
Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Track certification progress against goals and timelines and compile reports for the Executive Director of Teacher Certification.
Oversee progress across HISD’s Alternative Certification Program, external alternative certification programs, and university certification programs.
Identify strategic solutions for certification success and collaborate with the Teacher Certification team on a certification model that supports campus needs.
Proactively address issues arising during the certification process and support timely, effective solutions.
Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and manage follow-ups from Teacher Certification team meetings and activities.
Prepare communications in response to stakeholder information requests, including requests from universities, educator preparation programs, teacher residents, and mentor teachers.
Engage stakeholders, including through frequent school visits, to gather feedback about the impact and needs of activities.
Execute high-priority special projects for the department and district.
Develop group and public-facing presentations using information from various departments to advance departmental initiatives.
Resolve issues and concerns raised by or on behalf of employees, candidates, and other stakeholders.
Develop and manage a unified calendar of weekly, monthly, and annual activities.
Collaborate with team members to plan and organize meetings, workshops, and events, including scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation.
Maintain and update departmental records, databases, and filing systems while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.