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Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Manages all certification activities and ensuring compliance with policies and requirements of the University, individual educator preparation programs, the ALSDE, and accreditation bodies.

* Reviews, comprehends, and applies the University and ALSDE standards for admission and completion of individual educator preparation programs.

* Keeps abreast of ALSDE regulations regarding teacher certification; monitors and ensures UAB-SOE compliance with all laws and regulations.

* Provides certification information to programs and responds to information requests from faculty, staff, school district administration, and teacher candidates regarding ALSDE certification requirements.

* Analyzes and prepares reports as required by the University and ALSDE.

* Oversees applications for the Interim Employment Certificate through ALSDE, involving communication with local school districts, ALSDE, individual educator preparation programs, and teacher candidates.

* Oversees the process of teacher candidates transferring coursework and the completion of out-of-state verification forms.

* Serves as a liaison to the assigned ALSDE Educator Certification Specialist.

* Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Executive Director of The Office of Student Services.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Annual Salary Range: $41,175.00 - $56,000.00

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