Senior Licensure Consultant (PED #10114773)
Apply NowCompany: State of New Mexico
Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507
Description:
$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly
$68,302 - $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the closing date.
All positions at the Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe however some may operate through our Albuquerque office based on home address and space availability.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
The Professional Licensure Bureau (PLB) provides services to educators to assist them in obtaining and maintaining their New Mexico (NM) Educator Certification. Educators are certified in many areas, including early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, administration, ancillary and support providers, and approved endorsements. The unit also assists out-of-state/out-of-country educators in obtaining NM Certification and supports LEA's (local education agency) Human Resource departments throughout the state to meet the needs of their educators.
Why does the job exist?
This position for the Licensure Bureau at the NM Public Education Department exists to provide support to NM Districts, Charter Schools, and all licensed educators in NM. Additionally this position will work closely with other agencies and partners to develop and design an updated Licensure system to support the state.
How does it get done?
-Lead the development of an upgraded online licensure system to encompass the work of Licensure, Backgrounds, and Investigations.
-Collaborate with Department of Public Safety and other agencies as required to ensure ease of transfer of backgrounds information for educators.
-Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders on the licensure process.
-Provide technical expertise in the development and update of statute and rule as it applies to licensed educators.
-Review and issue licensure applications as needed.
Who are the customers?
All licensed educators in New Mexico. Agency customers and Licensure Bureau staff.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate may have:
-Have a background and understanding of Licensure statute and rule in New Mexico.
-Have experience in working closely with other NM agencies and vendors to move work forward.
-A minimum of 5 years in a customer facing role.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience
Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Seana C. Flanagan. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$68,302 - $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the closing date.
All positions at the Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe however some may operate through our Albuquerque office based on home address and space availability.
MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.
The Professional Licensure Bureau (PLB) provides services to educators to assist them in obtaining and maintaining their New Mexico (NM) Educator Certification. Educators are certified in many areas, including early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, administration, ancillary and support providers, and approved endorsements. The unit also assists out-of-state/out-of-country educators in obtaining NM Certification and supports LEA's (local education agency) Human Resource departments throughout the state to meet the needs of their educators.
Why does the job exist?
This position for the Licensure Bureau at the NM Public Education Department exists to provide support to NM Districts, Charter Schools, and all licensed educators in NM. Additionally this position will work closely with other agencies and partners to develop and design an updated Licensure system to support the state.
How does it get done?
-Lead the development of an upgraded online licensure system to encompass the work of Licensure, Backgrounds, and Investigations.
-Collaborate with Department of Public Safety and other agencies as required to ensure ease of transfer of backgrounds information for educators.
-Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders on the licensure process.
-Provide technical expertise in the development and update of statute and rule as it applies to licensed educators.
-Review and issue licensure applications as needed.
Who are the customers?
All licensed educators in New Mexico. Agency customers and Licensure Bureau staff.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate may have:
-Have a background and understanding of Licensure statute and rule in New Mexico.
-Have experience in working closely with other NM agencies and vendors to move work forward.
-A minimum of 5 years in a customer facing role.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, or Business Administration and five (5) years of experience as a teacher and/or program administrator. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 7 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 1 year of experience
Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some occasional travel is required for meetings and conferences.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Seana C. Flanagan. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.