EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in advising MCPS certificated educators regarding teacher, specialist, and administrator certification requirements, including appropriate course work.

Collaborates with, communicates with, and provides information to supervisors regarding the certification of their MCPS educators, specialists, and administrators when necessary or when requested.

Analyzes college/university transcripts for salary and certification purposes, including appropriate course work.

Analyzes college/university transcripts and certification records to evaluate and issue the appropriate certificate type and certification areas of all new educators.

Monitors the certification status of all conditionally certificated and resident teacher certificated educators, reminding educators and ensuring that educators meet the MSDE COMAR certification requirements according to stated timeframes; and issuing the appropriate certificate upon completion.

Maintains and updates MCPS HRIS and MSDE Educator Information System (EIS) records related to certification status of MCPS educators.

Reviews and responds to requests for information on certification and salary applicability of specific courses.

Creates and updates educator records in the MSDE (EIS) with data pertaining to certificate information, including issuing new certificates, renewing or reinstating certificates, and adding new certification areas (endorsements).

Assists in training certification team members related to MSDE and certification unit processes.

Assists in training staffing coordinators related to salary lane placement and certification eligibility of applicants and new educators.

Monitors recent developments in the field of certification to support and recommend changes into existing MCPS policies and procedures.

Attends college and university recruitment events to meet with candidates and provide information about certification requirements.

Attends internal and external recruitment events focused on candidates in critical shortage areas.

Attends bi-weekly pre-screening interview fairs for teachers to meet with teachers and provide information about certification requirements.

Collaborates with the Recruitment Team (recruiter and higher education instructional specialist) to conduct sessions for candidates
Collaborates with central office staff to implement, facilitate, and participate in a strategic retention effort for conditional teacher hires.

Interprets revised and new certification requirements for HR staff and employees impacted by these changes.

Attends quarterly MSDE Certification Authorized Partner (CAP) meetings.

Serves as backup for certification coordinator, as needed.

Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Supports and contributes to the review of MCPS certification practices, providing recommendations for improvement of existing practices.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.