Human Resources Certification Specialist ($55,361.14+)

TITLE: Human Resources Certification Specialist

DESCRIPTION: The Human Resources Certification Specialist oversees and administers all aspects of teacher/administrative certification/licensure for certificated/licensed staff. The Specialist also serves as the coordinator (with MSDE) of the certification process for professional staff.

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Human Resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration or a related area.
• A minimum of three years successful experience in human resources or related business experience. Public school system human resources experience, preferred.
• General knowledge of the organization and administration of public school systems, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and conduct professional learning.
• Demonstrated ability to provide assistance, guidance and technical direction to others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with school system staff and the public. Must be pleasant and professional.
• Demonstrated ability to use office equipment and appropriate business software such as Microsoft Office and Access. Experience with HR process automation, interface applications, and other HR software applications.
• Preference for applicants with knowledge of human resources specific software such as Applicant Tracking, Aesop, and PowerSchool or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to design, create and execute numerous projects using databases, graphs, charts and spreadsheets.
• Preference for applicants with experience working with National Board Teach Candidates
• Preference for Certification Authorized Partner Associate (CAPA) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation, and knowledge of Maryland teacher certification.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Licensure, including but not limited to
• Determine licensure eligibility of prospective teacher candidates; Counsel prospective teachers and employed teachers on state licensure; Respond to inquiries concerning licensure questions/issues
• Organize and conduct workshops annually on licensure guidelines and regulations; Process all required local and state licensure reports; Maintain all licensure records and documents needed for initial licensure and renewals;
• National Board Certification; Testing for certified staff and para-professionals; and, APC/NBC stipends
• Title I Qualifications of all staff including, but not limited to, teachers and instructional assistants
• Tenure & Evaluation Reports. Track the eligibility of teachers for tenure; Update annually at start of school year; Anytime someone achieves a new licensure type or tenure, the appropriate update needs to be made to these reports; Enter tenure information in eFinance
• Process pay changes when employees obtains certain licensures and/or degrees; such as, APL and Master's Pay increases.
• Responsible for keeping a real-time spreadsheet of employees and their qualifications for the Title I schools; answer questions each year for the Title I audit and/or Master Plan regarding qualifications and licensure procedures.
• MSDE CPD Liaison. Attend liaison meetings with the MSDE and know the rules about issuing MSDE CPD credit and print credit slips for A&S as requested.
• Develop and conduct training/information sessions in the area of licensure, staffing/recruiting, employment issues and other areas of human resources
• Compose letters and memos as needed
• Maintains the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about the school system and its operation as expected of all professional personnel. A breach of confidentiality may cause immediate termination.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Human Resources

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a 12 month exempt position. Confidential Employee. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, skills and abilities related to this position.

SALARY SCALE: C1