N99875 Teacher Certification Coordinator - Tahlequah Campus

Northeastern State University•Tahlequah, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves high-level administrative and secretarial work related to teacher certification. The Teacher Certification Coordinator must possess extensive knowledge of the teacher education admission process, degree programs, certification testing, and teacher certification regulations. Work involves a high level of responsibility for evaluating qualifications of applicants for admission, teacher testing, and certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in teacher education or related field, or completion of a teaching certificate.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in public schools or teacher education program.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
Knowledge of teacher certification requirements.
Knowledge of testing requirements and procedures.
Knowledge of university admissions standards.
Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred in teaching or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serves in the capacity of office manager for the Office of Teacher Certification/Admission to Teacher Education, assuring that all work is processed promptly and accurately.
Serves as point of contact for all those seeking alternative certification.
Analyzes transcripts, provides academic counseling, and assists with enrollment.
Coordinates the teacher education admission process; determines student eligibility; reviews grade point averages, test scores, and background checks.
Assists with coordinating Teacher Candidacy interviews, communicates with clinical instructors and candidates concerning progress through the admission process.
Confirms CEOE test registration for approved candidates, notifies faculty and students of field-testing opportunities.
Determines applicant eligibility for teacher certification and makes recommendations to the State Department of Education.
Maintains College of Education records and database relevant to teacher education, teacher certification testing, and certification, and prepares annual reports from this data as well as contributes to data needed for ongoing accreditation of teacher education program.
Prepares and submits a variety of regular and special reports.
Serves as coordinator for the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program.
Serves on assigned committees.
Handles telephone, walk-in, and email inquiries seeking general and specific information concerning admission, CEOE testing, certification, and alternative certification requirements in Oklahoma.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Direct supervision over Administrative Secretary (1) and additional employees as assigned.