CLERK - CERTIFICATION OFFICER - TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Young World Physical Education

Odessa (TX)

On-site

USD 28,265 - 39,423

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Odessa, Texas is seeking a Certification Officer to support the Odessa Pathway to Teaching. The role involves tracking program participant progress, managing certifications, and collaborating with various departments to streamline hiring processes.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential to succeed in this role. Full-time position with responsibilities including document management and compliance with educational standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant field.
Experience in managing projects and large data sets.
Experience interpreting and implementing education policies preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor Odessa Pathway to Teaching participants’ progression.
Issue certificates upon completion of all program requirements.
Confirm internship assignments with Human Resources.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to analyze large data sets

Strong interpersonal skills

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

CLERK - CERTIFICATION OFFICER - TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Talent Development - Odessa, Texas. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Ector County ISD.

Job Details

Job ID: 5794507

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Certification Officer

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Talent Development - Director

Pay Grade: Clerical Pay 5

Dept. /School: Talent Development

Days: 227

Supervises: N/A

Ector County ISD educates and serves over 33,000 students across 44 school communities in the heart of the Permian Basin. As a passionate, unified, and world class leader in education, ECISD’s mission is to develop world ready, life‑long learners who discover their unique gifts, achieve personal success, and fuel their community by building unified, comprehensive community support and participation that fosters a standard of excellence. We serve as advocates and stewards for all students by maximizing all available resources from ensuring relevant teaching to dynamic innovation.

Primary Purpose

The Certification Officer tracks, evaluates, and documents participant completion of all necessary requirements to qualify for state certification through ECISD’s teacher certification program, Odessa Pathway to Teaching. The Certification Officer also maintains programmatic data to monitor compliance and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of data as required by the Texas Education Agency and United States Department of Education. As needed, the Certification Officer supports the Talent Development Director - Pipelines with other talent management tasks required to bring high quality educators and administrators to Ector County ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Special Knowledge Skills

Strong organizational skills and working knowledge of database management
Ability to analyze large data sets and translate the findings into actionable next steps
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, school leaders, and other partners
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience
Experience managing projects of various sizes from coordination to implementation
Experience managing large sets of data or information, database management
Experience interpreting and implementing policies outlined in Texas Administrative Code or other state education code, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Under guidance of the Talent Development Director - Pipelines, monitor each Odessa Pathway to Teaching participant’s progression and eventual completion of all requirements necessary for state certification. This includes, but is not limited to support with transcript evaluation, coordinating test approval and tracking test completion, and ensuring school leader and coach feedback is submitted.
Upon completion of all program requirements, issue certificates to Odessa Pathway to Teaching participants.
Work with Human Resources Directors to confirm all internship assignments and provide documentation needed to complete district hiring processes.
Manage observation data submission in TEA’s systems and coordinate with Director of Talent Development and Talent Development Coaches to ensure accuracy and timeliness of submission.
Proactively support Odessa Pathway to Teaching participants in obtaining licensure by outlining clear processes for navigating state systems and deadlines for submitting applications.
In collaboration with the Director of Talent Development and Talent Development Coaches, orient new Odessa Pathway to Teaching to the requirements for certification and the program components essential to obtaining a teaching license.
Recommend policy or program modifications related to changes in TEA requirements.
Attend TEA trainings and webinars to remain current on teacher certification and internship requirements.
Maintain and submit annual Title II data for federal reporting.
Maintain ASEP and submit annual ASEP data for TEA and state-level reporting.
Other support as needed as outlined by the Talent Development Director - Pipelines.