Licensure Specialist

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The College of Education Licensure Specialist has authority to verify that students have met requirements for a Montana Educator License as well as review requests related to licenses in other states. This involves reviewing an applicant’s plan‑of‑study and transcript to assure degree completion; calculating an individual’s score on the Montana Educator Three Part Assessment‑ GPA, Student Teaching Evaluation, PRAXIS II exam results;

and replying to queries regarding Class 5 Provisional License and OPI Teaching Internships in one or more of the 21 Montana Educator License Endorsement areas offered  Licensure Specialist reviews criminal background reports to assure students are eligible to participate in field experiences from first year through graduate school. This role also includes chairing the Educator Preparation Committee for appeals and writing and submitting state and federal reports.

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Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region‑WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work‑life balance
• Holidays – 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation – 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
• Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
  • Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
  • Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
  • Campus vibrancy – coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
  • Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

• Maintains licensure files.
• Assists faculty with Class 8 Licensure, qualifying for teaching dual enrollment.
• Audits and reviews transcripts and plans of study for program completion and makes institutional recommendations for licensure and endorsements.
• Processes Educator Preparation Program (EPP) applications.
• Collaborates with the Field Experience Specialist in conducting student teaching seminars.
• Attends and relays information from state OPI, national NASDTEC meetings and the Montana Council of the Deans’ Meetings.
• Provides notary services for faculty, students, and staff.
• Coordinates with the Registrar to release upper‑division course registration in Banner.
• Reviews Criminal Background Reports (including fingerprinting) in consultation with the Dean regarding any reports showing minor/major infractions.
• Provides teacher candidates information about licensure requirements and application processes in the following areas:
  • Class 5 provisional license
  • OPI Internship or Adding a teaching endorsement
  • Reinstatement of expired license
• Regularly meets with students regarding Criminal Background Report and licensure issues.
• Assures that anyone with access to C  information is properly trained.
• Stays up to date on the policies and guidelines for the EPP.
• Chairs the COE Educator Preparation Program Committee for Appeals.
• Member of the state PRAXIS committee.
• Liaison between OPI and MSUB Educator Preparation Program and responsible for following state mandates.
• Manages Praxis score results and data reports for education students and MSUB education programs.
• Provides information to students regarding tests required for program completion and their…