Created/Revised: 09/18/09
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
| DATE: September 18, 2009 | REQUISITION: 5525 |
| TITLE: Certification Officer | HIRING SALARY: $2,394-3,204/Month |
| DEPT: Teacher Education | CLOSING DATE: September 25, 2009 or when filled |
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field required. Teacher Certification and Master’s degree desirable. Two (2) years experience with records and data, preferably in an educational environment. Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Plans, organizes, facilitates and communicates expectations for entry, progress, and completion of initial teacher certification programs and facilitates the certification process for other school professional certifications. Areas of responsibility include overseeing Educator Preparation Program admission with the education advisor, the Practice Certification Examination with the Testing Center, and overseeing TExES examinations and certification.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include organizing, reviewing and verifying the academic data of teacher candidates/school professional candidates and other data to maintain records within the State Board for Educator Certification data system used for state and national accountability of educator preparation programs. Utilizes multiple methods of effective communication to convey program/certification expectations to all stakeholders. Approves candidates for state certification (TExES) exams and recommends for certification.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
Must desire to provide quality service to students and work collaboratively with staff in the College of Education and other departments across the University. Requires the ability to establish congenial work relationships with University students, faculty, and staff, and to effectively delegate tasks to student assistants. Ability to interpret and implement moderately complex policies, exercise discretion, and independent judgment. Proficiency in effective communication of policies and operational procedures with various stakeholders. Position requires considerable judgment, sound reasoning to solve problems, and attention to detail as errors may have ramifications for students, programs, and the University.
Employment requires security clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution