This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Colorado Department of Education – What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
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Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
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Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
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Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
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Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
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11 paid holidays per year.
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Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals.
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Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org.
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Employer-paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply).
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Paid professional development opportunities.
A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority relative to others performing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Work Environment:
This position is full-time and is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
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Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
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Commuting to the CDE buildings will be required.
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Occasional travel to off-site locations for meetings, such as all-staff meetings, may be required.
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A Remote (Home) office is required.
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Required to report to the work location per business needs.
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Essential Functions (ADAAA)
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LIGHT/Office environment:
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Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
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May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.
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Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
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Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.
Position Summary:
If you enjoy helping people, solving challenging problems, and interpreting policies with fairness and consistency, this role is for you.
The Educator Licensing Consultant is the first point of contact for Colorado's educator licensure process, serving as a trusted resource for educators, school districts, universities, and preparation programs. You'll provide individualized guidance, analyze licensure applications, interpret Colorado laws and rules, and help applicants find the best pathway toward earning their credentials.
This is more than reviewing applications—it's about empowering educators and supporting Colorado schools through exceptional customer service and informed decision-making.
The licensing consultant provides holistic individualized guidance, support, and counseling to aspiring educators and educator licensure candidates via phone, email, online services, and in person. The educator licensing consultant is the first line of support for all educator licensure applicants and analyzes applications for Colorado educator licenses, issuing credentials to qualifying individuals. The licensing consultant provides friendly and knowledgeable technical assistance for traditional and alternative educator preparation programs and district and charter school human resource hiring managers.
The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range; however, it could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Serve as a counselor, subject-matter expert, problem-solving team member, and consultant to guide applicants, educator candidates, and internal and external stakeholders through credentialing options and licensure pathways, as well as the application and licensure process via phone, e-mail, online services, and in person,
B. Collaborate with the Colorado educator workforce to provide consultation, information, guidance, technical assistance, and support to candidates regarding appropriate educator preparation pathways to teacher licensure and alternative principal preparation.
C. Consult and advise educators, school district/BOCES HR personnel, and institutes of higher education (IHEs)/designated agency program representatives regarding traditional and alternative preparation pathways to licensure, including various credentialing options and career and technical education authorizations and requirements.
D. Provide technical assistance and support to educators, school district HR personnel, and IHE/designated agency program representatives.
E. Consult with designated agency personnel regarding educator preparation compliance, candidate requirements, school/district placements, and other nuances of alternative preparation in Colorado.
F. Independently analyze and make recommendations regarding applications for licensure utilizing application data, established guidelines, theory, principals, concepts, professional standards, Colorado Revised Statute and Colorado State Board of Education rule to approve, disapprove or problem-solve licensure requests to reach a conclusion that results in fair and equitable treatment of each licensure applicant and an appropriately issued credential (if applicable), and ensures the integrity of the credential and endorsement requirements.
G. Analyze questions, concerns, and process constraints to provide consultation, customer service, and solve licensure problems.
H. Strive to maintain an educator licensure application evaluation cycle within 10 business days of application to issue appropriate credentials in a timely, fair, and consistent manner.
I. Serve as an initial point of contact for the Colorado education workforce regarding licensure requirements, pathways to licensure, fingerprinting and background services, and application status.
J. Through direct phone contact, email, and online services, serves as a consultant, counselor, and main point of contact to assigned applicants, advising them on licensure concerns, additional academic needs, and/or content exams, approval options, and alternative educator preparation programs and other options for credentialing.
K. Through ongoing collaboration with education workforce applicants, utilize judgment and conceptual principles to provide technical assistance to applicants in consideration of their unique needs, circumstances, and experiences, to assist the applicant in any way possible.
L. Analyze, interpret, maintain, and utilize (via effective and efficient computer skills in the COOL system, Microsoft Office suite, and other online services) up-to-date resource information that reflects current state laws, state board of education rules and regulations, and unit reference materials and job aids.
M. Other duties as assigned.
Complete Applications must include:
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Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
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Cover Letter: Required - Attached as a separate attachment
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Resume: Required - Attached as a separate attachment
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Transcript: Required if using education to meet MQs - Attached to the online application and meeting requirements as described under "College Transcripts".
College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
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Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close
may result in your application being removed from consideration.**
** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.
All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "
[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to
[email protected].
