CERTIFICATION OFFICER EDUCATION at LANE COLLEGE in Jackson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Position: Certification Officer Education and Assistant Professor of Educations

Department: Academic Affairs Liberal Studies and Education Division

Reports To: Director of Teacher Education

Classification: Exempt

Core Responsibilities:

The Certification Officer is responsible for advising educator candidates of certification and endorsement requirements, and advising and interpreting law, regulations, and policies set at the state and university levels. The position is also responsible for ensuring all appropriate certification requirements have been met by all candidates applying for teacher, educational staff associates, and administrator certificates. Additionally, this position is responsible for the planning, organization, and services provided by the Certification Office, including edTPA, multicultural verification, FBI background clearances, and teaching education courses when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, manages, and analyzes data to determine compliance with policies and requirements of the University, the Educator Preparation Program, The Tennessee Department of Education, and accreditation bodies.


• Completes certification documents, communicates certification information to all student teacher candidates, and monitors candidates’ required assessments for certification.


• Access and interpret policies and procedures specific to the Certification portion of educator preparation programs.


• Ensure all appropriate certification requirements have been met by all candidates applying for teacher certificates.


• Planning and organizing training regarding Praxis and edTPa testing for candidates.


• Review, monitor and interpret state licensing policies, rules, and federal regulations.


• Attends state and College meetings regarding teacher certification requirement updates and acts as a resource for the Educator Preparation Program.


• 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 Director.

Other  Responsibilities:

• Teaching courses, not to exceed 6 hours per semester.


• Participating in department activities.


• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.


• Proficient with Blackboard, Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Contributes to the success of the Educator Preparation Program by performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education or closely related field.


• Demonstrated knowledge of computer database programs (Excel, Access, other)


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong organizational and administrative skills


• Must be able to adapt to new and updated rules governing teacher preparation programs


• Must be able to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly and efficiently


• Ability and willingness to work with diverse populations


• Interest, ability, and experience promoting cultural competency


• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.