Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Director for Education Certification and Program Accountability position will oversee the certification process from start to completion including maintaining enrollment status for students during this process. This position will act as a liaison with the other departments across The University of Texas Tyler as well as other districts across our region.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Submit data into Texas Education Agency system on a regular basis, while following State timelines.
• Keep a record of who has applied, who has completed, who has been recommended, and any follow-up that is required.
• Maintain candidates’ enrollment status.
• Admit candidates to the certification programs.
• Approve students to take the state certification exams.
• File probationary certificates.
• Deactivate/reactivate certificates.
• Enter clinical experience records and observations.
• Standard certify candidates.
• Complete ASEP Reporting.
• Title II Manager responsible for Title II reports.
• Serve as the point person for all programs within the Educator Preparation program.
• Meet with student teachers at the end of the semester.
• Liaison with other departments who house certification specializations.
• Liaison with TEA/SBEC.
• Work with school districts as their needs arise.
• Stay inform on the faculty of rule/certification changes.
• Submit information to SBEC/TEA as required by the agency.
• Complete State referrals for students moving out of state.
• Keep accurate records of student test eligibility, test taken, and tests completed.
• Represent UTT at state organizations such as TACO & TCTCT.
• Provide data for LBB reports.
• Assign responsibilities to the certification office administrative assistant.
• Supervise record-keeping—both files and databases.
• Provide the University with institutional feedback on certification exam performance.
• Serve on TEA committees, as requested.
• Serve on University / College / SOE committees.
• Participate in service and scholarly activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

• Master’s degree.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience (PK-12).
• One (1) year of managerial experience.
• Experience with databases and Excel.
• Higher education educator preparation experience.
• Experience in an EPP certification office preferred.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Good communication skills.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy of all data and reports.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.