Coordinator, Certification

Job Title

Articulates and interprets requirements for State of Florida certifications. Monitors certification status of Duval County School system instructional and administrative employees. Maintains and updates district out-of-field tracking system.

Essential Functions

1. Processes district renewals, additions, and vocational certification.

2. Utilizes DOE certification mainframe to analyze Statements of Eligibility and transcripts, determine application status, and certification eligibility.

3. Analyzes instructional activity reports, determines out-of-field personnel, and notifies teachers and principals. Prepares information on out-of-field personnel for Board approval and reappointment. Composes and distributes recurring and ad hoc reports.

4. Disseminates information and articulates requirements for certification. Advises and counsels employees, applicants and public regarding certification matters.

5. Maintains files and current records on certification status of instructional and school-based administrative employees and notifies them of compliance issues.

6. Monitors Charter School certification compliance.

7. Develops and implements continuous improvement processes.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Experience and training in State of Florida certification requirements, process, and monitoring out-of-field compliance.

Certifications & Licenses: NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations and policies related to certification programs

• Knowledge of specialization requirements

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database software skills

• Time management skills

• Ability to interpret Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules pertinent to certification

• Ability to analyze transcripts