<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Job Purpose</p> <p>This position on the Educator Preparation team in the Office of Educator Services supports the approval, accreditation, and continuous improvement of educator preparation programs and providers in South Carolina, both traditional and alternative route.</p> <p>General Information</p> <p>The employee must be able to work both collegially and independently with minimal supervision and will report to the team leader and office director. The employee is expected to exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision-making and demonstrate comprehensive problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to work with both internal and external stakeholders, including other members of the Educator Preparation and Educator Services teams, agency colleagues, college and university faculty and staff, and alternative route program personnel.</p> <p>This position is in the main office of the South Carolina Department of Education. Some overnight travel may be required on a limited basis.</p> <p>Job Functions and Responsibilities</p> <p>This Education Associate position is on the Educator Preparation team in the Office of Educator Services. The individual in this position will:</p> <ul> <li>Support the accreditation of South Carolina educator preparation providers and the development, approval, and continuing review of educator preparation programs, including traditional college- and university-based programs as well as alternative routes to teacher preparation. </li><li>Provide technical assistance to provider and program faculty and staff in all phases of the accreditation and program approval processes. </li><li>Develop and implement policies and procedures related to educator preparation and accountability, with a focus on program effectiveness and continuous improvement. </li><li>Serve as the primary contact for assigned traditional and alternative route educator preparation providers. </li><li>Serve as the designated lead for one of the following, as assigned: provider accreditation, program approval, alternative route preparation, or data and reporting. </li><li>Facilitate, conduct, and serve on the Professional Review Committee as well as other committees and workgroups related to educator preparation and certification. </li><li>Represent the SCDE and Office of Educator Services with stakeholders including other SCDE offices and state agencies, education deans, provider faculty and staff, school districts, and other entities. </li><li>Prepare and present items for information or approval by the South Carolina Board of Education and other entities. </li><li>Analyze and utilize data to inform decisions about provider and program effectiveness, to create presentations, and publish and present reports and findings. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's or doctorate degree and experience in PK-12 education and educator preparation.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.</p> <p>http://www.ed.sc.gov/jobs/human-resources/title-ix-nondiscrimination/</p>