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Title Staff Associate, Educator Licensure and Professional Education (Internal Only) Department Summary
Founded by Horace Mann in 1840 as the first permanently sited teacher education program in the country, Bridgewater State University has always been a central contributor to educator preparation. The College of Education & Health Professions extends this tradition by offering undergraduate and graduate courses designed for students who aspire to be leaders in the education and human services fields. Our programs foster lifelong learning and prepare graduates to excel in a diverse and ever-changing world.
BSU received a commendation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in recognition of our outstanding partnerships with our network of professional development schools in Gateway cities surrounding BSU
The Staff Associate: Educator Licensure and Professional Education is a key position in terms of guiding a diverse group of students on the path to becoming successful teachers and professional support personnel. The Staff Associate serves as BSU's Educator Licensure Officer.
Position Summary
The primary duties of the Staff Associate, Educator Licensure and Professional Education are:
Serve as BSU's Educator Licensure Officer to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Educator Licensure and Professional Education, ensuring adherence to all DESE and BSU regulations pertaining to:
Electronic verification and submission of completion for BSU Educator Licensure and Endorsement programs; Management of BSU's Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) through Watermark's Student Learning and Licensure or other tools as needed; Ensure accurate and timely communication with CEHS faculty and staff, PreK-12 district partners, and the Educator Licensure and Professional Education Field Placement Coordinator to ensure field experiences meet MA DESE licensure requirements; Responsible for reporting functions relating to BSU educator licensure programs, US Department of Education, and MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education program approval and national approval.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Dean
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Field Placement Coordinator
Standard Schedule: Monday through Fridays 9am-5pm
This is a 12 Months, Full-Time position which is located on campus in Bridgewater, MA. This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule in accordance with BSU's remote work policy.
This is an APA position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
Essential Duties
Verify completion of BSU's MA State approved initial and professional licensure and educator endorsement preparation programs via BSU Degree Works, BSU Candidate Assessment of Performance through Student Learning and Licensure, and MA DESE Educator Licensure and Renewal (ELAR) System and MA DESE Early ID online platform.
Provide timely response, verification, and official documentation of requests from BSU program completers seeking educator licensure outside of MA.
Perform all functions pertinent to the role of CAP Manager for BSU initial teacher candidates including training, technology troubleshooting, and ongoing support for Program Supervisors (PS's), Supervising Practitioners (SP's), and Teacher Candidates (TC's), and review determination of candidates as being Ready to Teach for final submissions to DESE.
Perform all functions pertinent to the role of MA Educator Licensure Officer
Serve on Licensure Curriculum Review Committee
Serve on statewide professional education committees as assigned
Serve as liaison to BSU Professional Development Partners
Contribute to information gathering and reporting for both the State Annual Report and Title II federal report.
Utilizing equity minded practices, work cooperatively and collegially with program faculty, Field Placement Coordinator, Assistant Dean, and PreK-12 schools to develop, organize, implement, and evaluate procedures for candidate sites.
Supervision of Field Placement Coordinator
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of MA DESE Licensure regulations and requirements
Sufficient familiarity of DESE licensure program requirements to serve as Educator Licensure Officer
Familiarity with PreK-12 school administration structure
Exemplary oral and written communication skills
5, Ability to work independently with professional judgment.
Demonstrated ability of professional leadership, team building, goal-oriented planning, problem solving, critical thinking, and time management skills
Experience using or ability to learn all Microsoft Office Applications, Zoom
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment
Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Type APA Professional Salary Range $80,000-$85,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S01346P Open Date 07/30/2026 Application Review Start Date Close Date 08/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
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| Location | Bridgewater, MA |
| Salary | $80,000–$85,000 Per Year |