To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
Provides consultative services and technical assistance to local school district personnel and other state and private educational agencies in the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of educational programs.
Provides consultative services and technical assistance to local school district personnel and other state and private educational agencies in the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of educational programs.
Assist Educator Certification Branch with Local Educator Assignment Data (LEAD) process by reviewing & validating educator assign data from districts.
Analyze syllabi and job descriptions to determine alignment with certification permissions & Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) regs.
Provides assistance to districts to ensure accurate reporting & compliance with credentialing standards.
Serve as a communication conduit between division leadership, supervisors, and certification staff.
Relay critical updates, procedural changes, and case-specific information to ensure consistent processing across the branch.
Participate in collaborative decision-making with colleagues to resolve complex certification cases and maintain uniformity in interpretation and application of policies.
Evaluate existing certification workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
Recommend and implement process enhancements that increase operational efficiency, reduce errors, and improve stakeholder satisfaction.
Contribute to the development of internal tools, resources, and documentation that support streamlined service delivery and staff capacity-building.
Stay current on statutes, administrative regulations, and EPSB decisions that impact educator certification and assignment. Apply this knowledge to daily operations, case evaluations, and stakeholder consultations to ensure compliance.
Serve as a resource for interpreting complex policies and advising on practical applications.
Designs and facilitate professional learning experiences and lead statewide or regional convenings focused on innovative practices in learning, assessment, and accountability.
Draft and manage professional correspondence, reports, memos, forms, and other documentation required by the Educator Certification Branch.
Compile and organize case materials, data summaries, and policy references for EPSB meetings and internal briefings.
Ensure all written materials are accurate, timely, and aligned with agency standards for clarity and professionalism.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
· Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
· Life Insurance
· Retirement savings.
· Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
· Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
· Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Employee Resource Groups
· Employee Recognition
· Employee Wellness Programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Three years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the required educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Pay Grade: 16
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,356.96- $5,169.46
Position Number: 30022003
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
This position may be filled by a candidate residing in Kentucky. It is eligible for consideration for a hybrid work schedule at an approved alternative educational workstation. Occasional reporting to Frankfort is required.
The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate any telecommuting arrangement at its discretion. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
Closing date to apply for this position is January 20, 2026. For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries about this position should be directed to: Kathy Jennings, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771. Email:
kathy.jennings@education.ky.gov The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
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