Certification Coordinator - Special Education Department
Summary of Duties:
The incumbent in this position works in congruence with the Education Faculty to coordinate the matriculation of students through the assessment levels toward certification with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Provide initial advising to students relative to specific education programs and progression plans.
- Track student progression qualifications and coordinate interventions.
- Maintain expertise in legal and regulatory issues surrounding teacher certification.
- Create reports regarding issues of certification, State approval, accreditation and enrollment statistics.
- Work with faculty to create policies for teacher candidate advisement and maintain Advisement Handbook for all primary, secondary and certification programs.
- Evaluate transcripts for endorsement and certification issues; prepare and process Pennsylvania certification paperwork for all graduate and undergraduate certification programs.
- Work with certification offices from other states on reciprocity and verification of program completion for teacher candidates.
- Maintain currency in certification literature and regulations.
- Participate in regional, State and/or Federal meetings related to certification issues.
- Prepare all State and Federal reports and coordinate on-site visits.
- As the campus expert, respond to daily communication regarding certification information to all internal and external constituencies, including alumni.
- Meet with prospective Education student inquiries/candidates and provide initial advisement for students relative to specific educational program. Assign faculty advisors and stay abreast of follow-through.
- - Internal transfer and change of major
- - Work with Registrar regarding transcript review and entrance qualifications.
- - Develop initial education program plans.
- Monitor and help resolve advisor-student issues to maintain progression standards and academic progression.
- Provide Praxis mentorship and coordinate student interventions.
- Oversee progression standards and assist the Chair in the dismissal of students in issues of academic deficiencies or professional standards violations.
- In conjunction with Alumni Relations, develop procedure to assist alums with processing continuing certification requirements, and other issues related to ongoing and change in certification.
- Oversee the currency of relevant Education Program sections of the University Catalog, marketing materials and website.
- Supervise student employees.
- Other duties as requested.
- Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred.
- An educator who underwent the certification process.
- Work experience in the certification process.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to serve as a professional role model for students.
Send application/resume to:
Human Resources
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607
E-mail: Human.Resources@alvernia.edu
Alvernia is a growing co-educational Catholic Franciscan institution dedicated to academic and professional leadership based in the liberal arts tradition. Its suburban 121-acre campus outside Reading is within a ninety-minute drive to New York, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Alvernia University is committed to equal opportunity. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of our campus are encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Employer Posting Date: August 11, 2010
This job posting is not intended to be all inclusive, and does not contain a comprehensive listing of all duties and activities that might be useful.