University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
(on-site)
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$63,000.00 - $63,000.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $63,000.00 Annually
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999971
Division Clinical Services and Certification
CategoryEducation / Higher Education
Description
The purpose of this position is to provide professional guidance and assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking Missouri educator certification through the University of Central Missouri. The position is to assist faculty and staff with information pertaining to certification and certification requirements. The position is responsible for implementation, design, approval and supervision of all clinical services through the University of Central Missouri. The position serves as the liaison between UCM and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Examples of Duties
Certification Officer:-35%
- Serve as the sole Certification Officer appointed by UCM to report program changes, recommend candidates for certification, and approve provisional applicants and extensions to and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
- Serve as a liaison between UCM and DESE.
- Monitor and assist undergraduate and graduate programs that lead to state certification with compliance to Missouri certification standards through DESE matrices.
- Record and report UCM certification program adjustments on the matrix to DESE.
- Verify eligibility and approve initial and provisional applications in the DESE worklog for teacher, counselor, librarian, and other certification candidates.
- Verify eligibility and approve initial, career upgrade, and temporary authorization certification (TAC) applications in the DESE worklog for school leadership/administrator candidates.
- Review and approve/sign letters and verification forms confirming Missouri certification for program completers.
- Review and approve/sign letters to DESE confirming support for an extension on a provisional or TAC certification.
- Monitor the assessment/testing programs for Missouri educator certification.
- Maintain a background check database for UCM students in compliance with standards established by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, FBI and the DESE.
- Maintain, review, and revise the Clinical Services Handbook and the Alternative Certification Handbook in partnership with other office staff.
- Develop needed forms and informational materials pertaining to certification program requirements.
- Ensure certification updates or changes put in place by UCM or DESE is communicated with all stakeholders.
- Communicate and maintain a positive working relationship with outside institutions' Certification Officers.
Office and Data Management:-35%
- Supervise and train Clinical Services and Certification team members who work with alternative certification, student teaching, admission to the Teacher Education Program, placement in school districts, and other clinical and certification responsibilities.
- Maintain knowledge and skills of all job duties for Clinical Service and Certification team.
- Monitor all office responsibilities and need for updates to ensure smooth operations and effective teamwork.
- Administer and monitor department budget.
- Monitor and approve stipend documentation and payments for Cooperating Teachers and Counseling Supervisors.
- Conduct interviews, hire and provide orientation for University Supervisors of field experiences and student teaching.
- Ensure accuracy and timely submission of FLAC to the College of Education Administrative Assistant.
- Coordinate submission of APR and Title II reports as tasked by the Dean's Office.
Program Coordination:-25%
- Organize and facilitate the Clinical Services Advisory Board meeting.
- Primary responsible for student teaching correspondence, approvals, and exceptions.
- Schedule, organize, and facilitate student teaching preparation meetings.
- Represent Clinical Services and Certification at student teaching and recruitment events on and off campus.
- Serve as an advisory member and resource for the Teacher Education Council, College Curriculum Committee, College of Education Advisory Board, Quality Assurance Workgroup, and Professional Education Faculty.
- Collaborate in the review and revision of the College of Education Policies and Procedures Handbook.
- Coordinate and communicate educator certification issues with academic advisors, Office of the Registrar, and college departments.
- Assist external stakeholders with certification issues.
- Ensure accuracy of Clinical Services and Certification website and approve changes as needed.
- Other Duties As Assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
- Master's degree required. Doctorate degree preferred in School Administration, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction or related field.
- Seven years of K-12 public school experience or higher education experience in admissions, personnel administration, academic advising, counseling, educator preparation, or student services required.
- Experience in working with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Job ID: 81510952
