Job Title: Certification Officer                                                             

 Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Talent Development - Director                                          

Pay Grade: Clerical Pay 5

Dept. /School: Talent Development                                                        

Days: 227

Supervises: N/A                                                                          

Ector County ISD educates and serves over 33,000 students across 44 school communities in the heart of the Permian Basin. As a passionate, unified, and world class leader in education, ECISD’s mission is to develop world ready, life-long learners who discover their unique gifts, achieve personal success, and fuel their community by building unified, comprehensive community support and participation that fosters a standard of excellence. We serve as advocates and stewards for all students by maximizing all available resources from ensuring relevant teaching to dynamic innovation.

Primary Purpose: The Certification Officer tracks, evaluates, and documents participant completion of all necessary requirements to qualify for state certification through ECISD’s teacher certification program, Odessa Pathway to Teaching. The Certification Officer also maintains programmatic data to monitor compliance and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of data as required by the Texas Education Agency and United States Department of Education. As needed, the Certification Officer supports the Talent Development Director - Pipelines with other talent management tasks required to bring high quality educators and administrators to Ector County ISD.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

            Special Knowledge Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and working knowledge of database management
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate the findings into actionable next steps
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, school leaders, and other partners
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Experience managing projects of various sizes from coordination to implementation
• Experience managing large sets of data or information, database management
• Experience interpreting and implementing policies outlined the in Texas Administrative Code or other state education code, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Under guidance of the Talent Development Director - Pipelines, monitor each Odessa Pathway to Teaching participant’s progression and eventual completion of all requirements necessary for state certification. This includes, but is not limited to support with transcript evaluation, coordinating test approval and tracking test completion, and ensuring school leader and coach feedback is submitted.
• Upon completion of all program requirements, issue certificates to Odessa Pathway to Teaching participants.
• Work with Human Resources Directors to confirm all internship assignments and provide documentation needed to complete district hiring processes.
• Manage observation data submission in TEA’s systems and coordinate with Director of Talent Development and Talent Development Coaches to ensure accuracy and timeliness of submission.
• Proactively support Odessa Pathway to Teaching participants in obtaining licensure by outlining clear processes for navigating state systems and deadlines for submitting applications.
• In collaboration with the Director of Talent Development and Talent Development Coaches, orient new Odessa Pathway to Teaching to the requirements for certification and the program components essential to obtaining a teaching license.
• Recommend policy or program modifications related to changes in TEA requirements.
• Attend TEA trainings and webinars to remain current on teacher certification and internship requirements.
• Maintain and submit annual Title II data for federal reporting.
• Maintain ASEP and submit annual ASEP data for TEA and state-level reporting.
• Other support as needed as outlined by the Talent Development Director - Pipelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

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