Education Compliance & Certification Coordinator

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a Compliance Coordinator to manage internal compliance and certification in the educational sector, including evaluating transcripts and professional experience to determine eligibility for certification and ensuring ADE requirements are met.

The role also guides certificated staff on credential maintenance, oversees I-9 compliance, trains staff on credentialing, supervises background checks and volunteer clearances, and coordinates with Finance on

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree with experience in compliance programs.
• Experience administering or coordinating certification programs.
• Knowledge of federal and state certification requirements.
• Ability to manage large volumes of work with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze official transcripts and professional experience to determine eligibility for certification.
• Advise certificated staff on coursework needed to maintain and update certifications.
• Ensure ADE certification requirements are met and that teaching assignments align.
• Monitor certifications including ADE, AZDPS, First Aid, CPR, and visa status.
• Oversee I-9 compliance and staff inquiries about documentation.
• Develop training on credential and I-9 requirements and provide ongoing support.
• Supervise volunteer applications, background checks, and clearance processes.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure prompt payment of pre-employment expenses.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve compliance issues and improve processes.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in business/public/personnel administration/education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Six years of progressive HR experience

One year supervisory experience

Tools

HR database software

Job description

Tucson Unified School District seeks a Compliance Coordinator to manage internal compliance and certification in the educational sector, including evaluating transcripts and professional experience to determine eligibility for certification and ensuring ADE requirements are met.

The role also guides certificated staff on credential maintenance, oversees I-9 compliance, trains staff on credentialing, supervises background checks and volunteer clearances, and coordinates with Finance on