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Assistant Director, Department of Talent Acquisition, Certification

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Director II CODE: 0319 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Assistant Director, Department of Talent Acquisition, Certification GRADE: O MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, assists the director in providing leadership, supervision, and evaluation for personnel responsible for licensure for MCEA and MCAAP positions. Coordinates and supervises the activities of the certification team as they relate to the educator licensure laws of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for licensed employees of MCPS. Serves as licensure liaison on local and State committees. Serves as MSDE Continuing Professional Development (CPD) liaison. Guides team members in reviewing pre/post-employment credentials, transcripts; advises new and current employees regarding their licensure status. Oversees the processing of licensure applications with the MSDE and is responsible for the maintenance of licensure records for MCPS and MSDE. Meets regularly with or provides information to directors, principals, and staffing coordinators to determine certification requirements. Oversees the processing of requests for advanced salary placement; analyzes educator credentials for teacher, specialist and administrative positions and conducts official evaluations to determine eligibility for licensure; ensures Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) standards for all MCPS educators; and provides timely information and assistance to educational staff in all stages of the licensure process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the State of Maryland bylaws regarding licensure requirements, policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of MCPS licensure and employment requirements; knowledge of university courses and teacher preparation programs leading to Maryland licensure; skill in the assessment of credentials and experience in the interpretation and application of standards, regulations, and policies. Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage, and work collaboratively. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to operate individually, employ solid decision-making skills, as well as develop and maintain highly effective internal and external relationships. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks. Knowledge of MCEA, MCAAP, and SEIU Local 500 agreements and knowledge of the Professional Growth Systems (PGS) established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA) Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth Systems (A&S PGS), Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS) and the Supporting Services (SEIU) Professional Growth System (SSPGS) or ability to quickly learn and apply this knowledge. Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff and implement the appropriate PGS performance standards or competencies.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, education, administration, supervision, or personnel administration preferred. Five years of experience in licensure work, preferably as a certification authorized partner (CAP). Five years or more experience in a supervisory, leadership, or management position in a K through 12 school system or affiliated with an education program. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Holds Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification authorized partner (CAP) status or ability to achieve CAP status within one year of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional night time work may be required.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.)

Assists the director in the supervision and evaluation of the certification and CPD teams.

Analyzes educator (teacher, specialist, and administrator) licensure eligibility and salary lane placement or salary advancement.

Oversees and facilitates the maintenance of educator records in the MSDE and MCPS databases.

Monitors recent developments in the field of educator licensure and makes appropriate changes to existing MCPS practices and policies.

Oversees and facilitates the review and notification of new conditionally and professional licensed MCPS educators. Oversees and facilitates the renewal process for all conditionally and professionally licensed MCPS educators.

Recommends decisions regarding the termination of permanent employment for failure to meet MSDE licensure requirements.

Collaborates with offices to provide data needed for MSDE, special educator licensure, Title 1 educators, MSDE audits, medical assistance audits, and other licensure data.

Implements effective data monitoring systems to ensure that all educator records, relative to reviews, are processed completely. These records include: new licensure, renewed licensure, requests for evaluations and endorsements, requests for salary advancement and national supplementals.

Establishes relationships with school and office leaders to support licensure and assignment challenges of that school or office, to ensure concierge level customer service.

Collaborates with multiple offices and hiring managers to support licensure and assignment decisions for educators¿ compliance with State law and licensure regulations.

Trains and supports staffing coordinators regarding licensure regulations.

Prepares documentation necessary to respond to MCEA educator grievances related to licensure and salary placement.

Identifies best practices and documents standard operating procedures for the certification and CPD team.

Collaborates with the Department of Compliance and Investigations, Department of Labor Relations and the Office of General Counsel as appropriate.

Oversees the certification website ensuring it is easily accessible and provides educators with frequently needed and important licensure and salary advancement information.

Collaborates with the Higher Education Partnerships to support options to provide teacher licensure pathways.

Collaborates with ERSC to review and approve professional improvement leave and to review official transcripts to clear educators returning from professional improvement leave.

Collaborates with MSDE and other school system certified authorized partners (CAPs) to support consistent licensure practice for all Maryland educators. Serves on State workgroups as appropriate.

Represents the director of Talent Acquisition when requested to do so.

Attends job fairs and trade shows when appropriate.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 8/2024
Date(s) Revised: 09/2024
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.