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UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title
Teacher Certification and Accountability Officer
Department: DAL-Teacher Education & Admin-518200
Job Location: Dallas
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Department Summary
The School of Education prepares students for careers in education and prepares them to serve in linguistically and culturally diverse communities in the North Texas region and beyond. We strive to strengthen area school districts in the UNT-Dallas community with high quality teachers who will ultimately serve under resourced youth. We also work directly with school district and community college partners to support recruiting. And, we are actively engaged with students and alumni to improve student retention and graduation rates.
Position Overview
The University – the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city – seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow’s careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: http://untdallas.edu/
The Teacher Education & Administrative Department at the University of North Texas Dallas is seeking to hire a Teacher Certification and Accountability Officer to join our team.
This full-time staff position will be responsible for maintaining infrastructure needed to retain the accreditation of all Texas educator certification programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and four years of professional related experience (Texas College of Education in the capacity of certification officer, certification specialist, testing compliance officer, student teacher or field experience coordinator, or advisor); or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)
- Thorough knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to the State Board for Educator Certification and Texas Education Agency accountability requirements (or ability to rapidly assimilate)
- Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions
- Strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Education
- Experience with student data bases and Texas university or alternative teacher preparation programs
- Experience preparing accreditation reports
- Experience student data base management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience submitting on time federal and state compliance reports
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Driving University Vehicle: No
Security Sensitive: This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title: Asst Dir, Education Program
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate
Job Duties
Maintain the infrastructure needed to retain the accreditation of all Texas educator certification programs
Identify and track candidates admitted to teacher education, principal and counselor education programs in accordance with state legislative requirements ( i.e. SB 174 and all TEA, SBEC, Title II, SACs, and THECB requirements)
Keep abreast of all changes in programmatic and legislative requirements and advise academic administrators as appropriate
Monitor student test preparation, maintain certification testing approvals, and manage the state testing program
Maintain files related to program assessment reports
Compile and complete the program completer reporting and coding
Update and maintain handbooks and policy manuals
Serve as manager for departmental web pages
Participate in advising of undergraduate Education majors
Posting Number: S6457P
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, family status, genetic information, citizenship or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.
The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.