Education Certification Evaluator

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Education Certification Evaluator

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40662-22010

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED Cert Srvs

Opening Date

01/23/2026

Closing Date

2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

22010

Position Number

50287334

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00165520

Bureau / Division

Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17102

Contact Name

Anna Maurer

Contact Phone

717.772.3737

Contact Email

anmaurer@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you an analytically minded professional eager to start a new chapter in your career? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) as an Education Certification Evaluator. This position gives you the opportunity to support the Division of Teacher Certification by reviewing applications, issuing certifications, responding to educator inquiries, and staffing the call center. Apply now to play a critical role in ensuring certification standards are met while providing knowledgeable, customer-focused guidance to applicants and stakeholders!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Education Certification Evaluator, you will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating qualifications for various types of certification applications. This includes evaluating test scores, coursework, professional experience, and the recommendation for certification from PA colleges and universities. Work also involves approving applications and authorizing the issuance of appropriate certifications using the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) and when necessary, contacting applicants regarding missing information that is required for the certification. You will have the opportunity to assist educators in navigating PDE's website and the TIMS, reporting any issues with the website and/or system to appropriate staff and assisting with research to resolve issues. Additional responsibilities include:Tracking assigned or pending applications in the TIMSCorresponding with colleges, universities, or school districtsUtilizing the Bureau knowledge base and standard operating procedures, to ensure correct application of relevant laws, regulations, and policies regarding teacher certificationsStaffing the Certification Call Center in order to answer all incoming phone callsHandling inquiries from the education community on a daily basisApply today to begin a rewarding, yet challenging career as you facilitate the certification process for future educators who will take on roles in schools across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability