Manager of Certification and PD Operations

Job Description

The Archdiocese of Miami Office of Catholic Schools, located at the Pastoral Center in Miami Shores, Florida, is hiring for a Manager of Certification and PD Operations. This position provides coordination and support for policies and procedures related to educator certification, logistical planning for OCS events, collection of enrollment and demographic data, and other responsibilities. The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with and support of the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Essential Functions include:
Educator Certification
• Provides overall oversight and coordination over the certification process of educators.
• Processes certification requests from schools. Proactively communicates certification procedures and responds to questions and issues from schools, mainly through e-mail. Manages the teacher certification database.
• Coordinates the MIP and PMP programs.
• Provides ongoing training for school Certification Coordinators and other school personnel as required.
• Receives and processes Clearance for Interview requests based on certification requirements. Collaborates with School Finance Coordinator and Office of Human Resources in pre-employment processes.
• Assists Office of Catholic School staff in the collection and analysis of non-academic data (e.g. Catholic identity/culture, enrollment, demographics, etc.).
• Obtains and processes separation forms for departing employees, in collaboration with Office of Human Resources.
• Maintains the Certification Database for ADOM educators.
Professional Development Operations:
• Leads the logistical planning and coordination of educator professional development (e.g. Principals' Meetings, teacher PD days, etc.). Coordinates such planning with the full OCS staff.
• Oversees the professional development database for educators (Register Me Live)
• Maintains and uploads content into the ADOM PD Platform for educators.
• Oversees the Archdiocesan Student Information System for Catholic schools.
• Attends meetings and events, as requested by the Superintendent.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in education or similar field, required.
• Preferred: Professional experience in a school setting or related educational field (e.g. university, etc.). Coursework or experience in educational technology.
• Good oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Spanish-language ability preferred.
• Strong proficiency in information technology (e.g. Microsoft Applications, web browsers, etc.).
• Effective and accurate written communication skills.
• Ability to understand certification processes and policies.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders (e.g. principals, teachers, catechists, etc.)
• Strong professionalism and an ability to work as a team.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to manage conflict, when necessary, in a professional and productive manner.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Ability to understand and serve diverse populations.
• Must be supportive of the mission and tenants of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.

To apply: Send cover letter with resume to careers@theadom.org.
Subject line should read: Manager of Teacher Professional Development and Certification.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: info.flclearinghouse.com.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami, which covers Florida. The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 428 priests, 160 permanent deacons, 50 religious brothers and 300 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes. These priests, deacons and persons religious serve a Catholic population in South Florida of 1,300,000 in 118 parishes and missions.