For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city's more than 203,000 school-aged children. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Works with candidates and staff who are best positioned to execute on our District's vision that every child receives an excellent public school education and graduates from high school ready to succeed. Advises candidates and District personnel on the certification required for the position that they are applying for or their current position. Assists with monitoring the certification status of teachers and administrators to ensure timely recertification. For the Salary specialty, processes salary upgrades for advanced degrees and determines step placement for new hires and reports to the Director, Certification and School Support. Prepares reports and maintains related records as required.
Essential Functions • Works on various aspects of certification and ensures that new hires and District personnel are in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (DOE) certification requirements for their prospective or current classification. • Reviews the certification of candidates and District personnel; monitors and maintains data on certification; manages communication with candidates at various stages of the certification process. • Maintains an up-to-date and accurate database for employee certification, including data for emergency certification and data on employees who have not fulfilled the requirements to continue working under an emergency certificate; submits a report to the Certification Manager on employees who have not fulfilled the requirements for an emergency certificate. • Analyzes certification data to proactively develop strategies to ensure that employees are working towards their certification goals in the timeframe designated by the DOE. • Becomes an expert and serves as a resource to employees on certification; builds and maintains collaborative relationships. • Ensures that experienced educators apply for permanent certification; submits a report to the Certification Manager on employees who have not obtained their permanent certification; maintains educator licenses in Advantage. • Keeps abreast of District, state and federal regulations regarding teacher certification; monitors and ensures District compliance with all laws and regulations. • Attends meetings as required. • Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. • Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience in human resources.
OR • Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training determined to be acceptable by the Office of Talent
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
o the principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration.
Demonstrated skill in:
o exceptional customer service orientation and relationship management.
o strong results-orientation.
Demonstrated ability to:
o collaborate and effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
o self-initiate and self-direct workflow. o exhibit exceptional strategic & problem-solving skills and judgment.
o be a proactive problem solver & innovative thinker, particularly in the face of challenges.
o effectively manage and prioritize a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
o create and manage systems, processes, and databases to ensure efficient operations.
o exhibit confidence and professional maturity in interacting with a range of stakeholders.
o exhibit a high level of integrity and personal responsibility and accountability.
o use and be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Word.
o work with diverse stakeholders. o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices