Supervisor - Educator Certification

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a position with consultative, evaluative, and regulatory responsibilities as related to the specific requirements for issuing Missouri certificates of license to teach.

• Reviews applications, transcripts, and other documents, and issues specific classifications of certificates of license to teach.
• Evaluates transcripts and creates correspondence relative to the issuance of educator certificates, certification standards, course deficiencies, interpretation of college credits, etc.
• Answers telephone, personal contact, and e-mail inquiries from teachers, school administrators, college staff, and others regarding certification requirements, content area specifications, and regulations.
• Discusses and provides input to coordinator on standards and regulatory changes.
• Supervises clerical staff in office procedures and the processing and issuance of certificates of license to teach.
• Reviews course matrices for Missouri institutions and provides input to Educator Preparation for the purpose of approving educator preparation programs.
• Reviews credentialing agencies used in the evaluative process for certifying foreign teachers and maintains an updated list of accepted agencies.
• Presents updates/workshops for a variety of educator audiences as requested.
• Research current school/university accreditation and course/program approval.
• Research other states’ routes to certification, requirements, certificates, and courses in relation to licensing educators in Missouri.
• Possesses knowledge of all traditional and alternative routes to licensure in Missouri.
• Creates and organizes reference materials to aid in the issuance of certificates.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, communications, business administration, or a related field.

OR

• Four or more years of progressive experience in reviewing transcripts and applications, certification work within education, or closely related experience.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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