TRST, Alt Cert

Polk County Public Schools • Bartow, FL

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About The Position

This position performs responsible professional development work planning and implementing Florida’s Professional Development Certification Program. The program provides district teachers holding temporary certificates with a route to complete requirements for a professional certificate. The role coordinates the program for full-time Polk County teachers who hold a Temporary Florida Educator Certificate and supports candidates throughout their participation. It also authors and monitors the program application and submits it to the Florida Department of Education for yearly approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the 12 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.
• Awareness of district policies and procedures.
• Ability to research and interpret legislation as it applies to program requirements.
• Proficiency with technology, particularly for creating and implementing professional learning in online platforms, data management, and communications.
• Impeccable writing skills and exceptional presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to multitask.
• Positive, professional attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or National Board Certification.
• Experience with online distance learning.
• Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Professional Development Certification Program for full-time Polk County teachers holding a Temporary Florida Educator Certificate.
• Facilitate all elements of the program, including informational sessions and support for prospective candidates.
• Determine candidates’ certification and professional development needs.
• Implement program requirements, including performance tasks and required professional development courses.
• Coordinate program timelines to meet district and state parameters.
• Build and operate online program requirements.
• Hire, train, and support program mentors.
• Support candidates throughout their program participation.
• Collaborate with other departments to support candidate success.
• Collect program data and communicate with stakeholders.
• Author and monitor the program application and submit it to the Florida Department of Education for yearly approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time