Regional Certification Officer
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Location: City of Albany
Description
This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for teaching certificates, professional licenses or related credentials for compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements. The incumbent provides information to applicants, state and local education administrators and the general public on regulations pertaining to teacher certification and/or professional licensure. Incumbent researches educational programs in the United States to evaluate their equivalency to NYS standards.
The work also involves conducting evaluations of teacher certification applications and credentials in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to determine adherence to certification requirements prior to forwarding completed paperwork to the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives. Employees receive mandated training provided by NYSED, Office of Teaching Initiatives. The work is performed under the general supervision of an assigned BOCES administrator with leeway allowed for independent judgement.
Does related work as required.
This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating applications for teaching certificates, professional licenses or related credentials for compliance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements. The incumbent provides information to applicants, state and local education administrators and the general public on regulations pertaining to teacher certification and/or professional licensure. Incumbent researches educational programs in the United States to evaluate their equivalency to NYS standards.
The work also involves conducting evaluations of teacher certification applications and credentials in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to determine adherence to certification requirements prior to forwarding completed paperwork to the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives. Employees receive mandated training provided by NYSED, Office of Teaching Initiatives. The work is performed under the general supervision of an assigned BOCES administrator with leeway allowed for independent judgement.
Does related work as required.
A detailed job description and application are available in Recruitfront.
LocationCentral Administration – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road
Final date to receive applicationsOctober 2, 2027
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