JOB
Are you an analytically minded professional eager to start a new chapter in your career? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an Education Certification Evaluator. This position gives you the opportunity to support the Division of Teacher Certification by reviewing applications, issuing certifications, responding to educator inquiries, and staffing the call center. Apply now to play a critical role in ensuring certification standards are met while providing knowledgeable, customer-focused guidance to applicants and stakeholders!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
As an Education Certification Evaluator, you will be reviewing educator certification applications and providing assistance to applicants and education partners to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and required procedures. You will perform the following duties: Application Review: Evaluate certification applications, test scores, coursework, and experience for compliance with rulesCertification Approval: Approve applications, issue certifications, and request missing information when neededSystem Tracking: Monitor pending applications in the Teacher Information Management System and communicate with schoolsInquiry Support: Respond to daily questions from educators and guide them through the certification processCall Center Duties: Staff the Certification Call Center to provide information and assistance to callersWebsite Assistance: Help users navigate PDE systems, report issues, and support problem resolution effortsApply today to begin a rewarding, yet challenging career as you facilitate the certification process for future educators who will take on roles in schools across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
