TRST, Alt Cert

This position exists to perform responsible work in Professional Development in planning and implementing Florida's Professional Development Certification Program. This program provides district teachers on temporary certificate a route to complete their requirements for a professional certificate.

Coordinates the Professional Development Certification Program for full-time Polk County teachers who hold a Temporary Florida Educator Certificate. Facilitates all elements of the Professional Development Certification Program, including informational sessions and support for prospective candidates, determines certification and professional development needs of program candidates, implementation of program requirements to include program performance tasks and required professional development courses, coordinates program timelines to operate within district and state parameters, builds and operates online program requirements, hires, trains and supports program mentors, supports program candidates throughout their program participation, collaborates with other departments to ensure the success of program candidates, collects program data, and communicates with stakeholders, is responsible for authoring and monitoring the Professional Development Certification Program application and submitting to the Florida Department of Education for yearly approval.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree and/or National Board Certification is preferred. A minimum of three years teaching experience is also required.

Thorough knowledge of the 12 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices is required. An awareness of district policies and procedures is necessary along with the ability to research and interpret legislation as it applies to program requirements. Proficiency in technology, particularly as used in creating and implementing professional learning in online platforms, data management, and communications. Impeccable writing skills and exceptional presentation skills are required. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to multi-task are highly important. A positive, professional attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively is required. Experience with online distance learning is preferred. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of a variety of communication systems, such as email, telephones, and video calls. Proficient use of the computer is essential. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires contact with individuals and/or teams as well as the ability to work well independently in the operation of the program. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Teacher Salary Schedule

Exempt