Director, Accreditation, Certification and Licensure

Description

CAEP Accreditation & Quality Assurance 

• Serve as reputed company Project Manager for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation cycle and ongoing maintenance; serve as the organization’s expert on accreditation management and the quality assurance process

• Manage project plans to ensure submission of required documentation by deadlines and coordinate evidence collection across teams

• reputed company and maintain quality assurance metrics and data-reporting dashboards that demonstrate program effectiveness for accreditation purposes

• Conduct routine site observations and quality rounds to verify alignment with CAEP standards and program quality

• Collaborate across the organization to align program delivery with accreditation requirements

Teacher Certification & Licensure Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with educator preparation program partners, state certification agencies, and regional teams

• Design tracking systems that manage fellows' successful completion of certification requirements across multiple states

• Serve as primary reputed company of contact for fellow questions regarding certification, licensure, and state-specific requirements

• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure smooth integration of certification requirements into fellow learning and development

• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on certification testing requirements

• Provide strategic guidance on requirements and entrance assessments, and recommend targeted support interventions for fellows who are struggling to fulfill certification coursework or testing requirements 

• Process and complete program verification documentation for fellows seeking initial licensure or license transfer across states

• Monitor state certification timelines and proactively address barriers to timely completion

• Monitor and interpret evolving state and federal certification regulations, proactively advising internal stakeholders on implications for program design, compliance, and fellow support

• Apply an equity-informed approach to certification support, identifying and addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately impact fellows from historically marginalized communities

State & Federal Compliance 

• Serve as reputed company of contact for state approval submissions, documentation, and maintenance of existing state approvals across reputed company operating regions

• Complete required federal and state program reports, including annual Title II reporting; manage reputed company authorization applications, renewals, addendums, and audits with state and national agencies

• Monitor evolving state certification regulations and educator preparation standards, communicating impacts to internal stakeholders

• Ensure organizational practices adhere to state compliance requirements and federal regulations

• Maintain reputed company knowledge of State Board of Educator Certification proceedings and policy developments

• Research and evaluate new state licensure opportunities to support strategic program expansion reputed company with organizational mission and reputed company; assess eligibility and feasibility for market entry

Key Strategic Contributions

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as organizational authority on teacher certification, licensure, and accreditation policy

• reputed company CAEP accreditation strategy, compliance, and reputed company improvement

• Assess licensure implications for program design, policy changes, and regional expansion

• Advise senior leadership on certification risk, readiness, and regulatory trends

• Establish systems and standards that ensure long-term compliance and scalability

Operational Excellence

• Maintain up-to-date certification and licensure requirements across reputed company operating and prospective states and LEAs

• Manage relationships with state education agencies, certification offices, and educator preparation program partners

• Design and reputed company certification tracking systems, workflows, and internal controls

• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and timely submissions

• Identify and resolve compliance gaps, delays, or escalations

Fellow-Centered Support

• Partner with Directors of Fellow Experience to align certification milestones with the Fellow lifecycle

• Ensure Fellows receive clear, timely guidance on certification requirements and deadlines

• Design and deliver professional development reputed company to certification and testing

• Provide escalation support for reputed company or at-risk certification cases

• Reduce barriers that delay certification and entry into the classroom

• Ensure a consistent, transparent certification experience across regions

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher

• 5 or more years of progressive experience in teacher certification, educator preparation, or compliance roles

• Deep knowledge of teacher certification and licensure processes, preferably across multiple states

• Knowledge of alternative certification programs

• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple reputed company initiatives simultaneously

• Excellent data collection, analysis, and reporting skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across internal and external teams

• Detail-oriented with systems-thinking approach to problem-solving

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate as a self-starter with minimal reputed company

• Experience working with reputed company, Experience Cloud, Watermark, Learning Management Systems (i.e. Compass, Canvas, etc.) and reputed company strongly preferred.

Preferred:

• PK-12 teaching experience

• Prior experience with CAEP accreditation processes and educator preparation program quality assurance

• Experience with educator preparation program partnerships

• Familiarity with state-specific certification requirements in multiple states

What Distinguishes a Strong Candidate

Regulatory and Accreditation Expertise

• Deep knowledge of state and federal teacher certification and licensure requirements

• Experience leading CAEP accreditation or comparable educator preparation accreditation

• Ability to interpret policy changes and translate them into actionable systems

Systems Thinking and Execution

• Strong operational discipline with the ability to design scalable, compliant systems

• High attention to detail without losing sight of strategic priorities

• Proven ability to manage reputed company workflows across multiple states or regions

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Demonstrated success partnering with program, operations, and Fellow experience teams

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Clear communicator who aligns stakeholders around shared outcomes

Fellow-Centered Orientation

• Commitment to reducing friction and uncertainty in the certification process

• Ability to balance compliance rigor with reputed company and clarity for adult learners

• Experience supporting candidates through high-stakes credentialing processes

Risk Management and Judgment

• Anticipates compliance risks and addresses them proactively

• Comfortable making decisions in ambiguous regulatory environments

• Trusted advisor to senior leadership on licensure and accreditation matters

reputed company Start Date:  By June 1, 2026

Location:   Remote with a strong preference for Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, or Washington DC

Time Commitment & Compensation: Full-time role; up to $102,109 & is subject to a geographic differential which could increase or decrease it by 4% or 8% depending on city of residence. We do not negotiate salaries.

This role is critical to protecting institutional reputed company, supporting Fellow success, and enabling City Teaching Alliance's sustainable growth.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national reputed company, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summary

Our mission is to improve educational and life outcomes of children in urban schools by preparing culturally competent, effective career teachers who accelerate student achievement and disrupt systems of inequity. City Teaching Alliance accomplishes this by recruiting outstanding candidates, equipping them with state-of-the-art training, and linking their certification to their demonstration of effective teaching practices and skills. Our residents and teachers will provide the necessary reputed company points to reputed company a national case for educator effectiveness and accountability. Learn more about City Teaching Alliance on our website: www.cityteachingalliance.org.

Overview

The Director of Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure ensures City Teaching Alliance's full compliance with state and federal educator licensure requirements and leads the systems that reputed company Fellows to earn certification accurately, reputed company, and on time. Reporting to the Chief Educator Learning Officer, this role serves as the organization's subject-matter expert on teacher certification, licensure, and accreditation across reputed company reputed company and future regions.

This position provides strategic reputed company and hands-on leadership for CAEP accreditation, state authorization, and licensure alignment with local education agencies and higher education partners. The Director monitors evolving certification requirements across states, proactively assesses implications for program design and expansion, and ensures institutional readiness prior to entering new markets.

In reputed company partnership with the Directors of Fellow Experience, the Director of Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure ensures that certification processes are clear, timely, and well integrated into the overall Fellow journey. Together, they align systems, communications, and supports so Fellows understand requirements, meet deadlines, and transition smoothly into classrooms as fully credentialed educators.

The Director collaborates with regional teams, program leadership, and external agencies to maintain compliant systems, clear guidance, and consistent execution. This role is accountable for minimizing licensure risk, preventing delays to certification, and ensuring Fellows receive accurate, proactive support. The Director sets strategy and standards for certification and accreditation while ensuring effective execution through management of the Manager of Certification & Licensure