Human Resources Licensure Specialist ($69,390.88+)

Talbot County Public Schools

TCEC - Easton, Maryland This job is also posted in Talbot County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5924408

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

TITLE:

Human Resources Licensure Specialist

DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Licensure Specialist oversees and administers all aspects of teacher/administrative licensure for licensed staff. The Specialist also serves as the coordinator (with MSDE) of the certification process for professional staff.

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Human Resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration or a related area. (Or the ability to obtain such degree, if hired.)

A minimum of three years successful experience in professional licensure requirements, human resources or related business experience. Teacher or nursing licensure knowledge/experience, preferred.

General knowledge of the organization and administration of public school systems, preferred.

Demonstrated ability to create and conduct professional learning.

Demonstrated ability to provide assistance, guidance and technical direction to others.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with school system staff and the public. Must be pleasant and professional.

Demonstrated ability to use office equipment and appropriate business software such as Microsoft Office and Access. Experience with HR process automation, interface applications, and other HR software applications.

Preference for applicants with knowledge of human resources specific software such as Applicant Tracking, Aesop, and PowerSchool or the equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to design, create and execute numerous projects using databases, graphs, charts and spreadsheets.

Preference for applicants with experience working with National Board Teach Candidates

Preference for Certification Authorized Partner Associate (CAPA) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation, and knowledge of Maryland teacher certification.

Demonstrated ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Licensure, including but not limited to

Determine licensure eligibility of prospective teacher candidates; Counsel prospective teachers and employed teachers on state licensure; Respond to inquiries concerning licensure questions/issues

Organize and conduct workshops annually on licensure guidelines and regulations; Process all required local and state licensure reports; Maintain all licensure records and documents needed for initial licensure and renewals;

National Board Certification; Testing for certified staff and para-professionals; and, APC/NBC stipends

Title I Qualifications of all staff including, but not limited to, teachers and instructional assistants

Tenure & Evaluation Reports. Track the eligibility of teachers for tenure; Update annually at start of school year; Anytime someone achieves a new licensure type or tenure, the appropriate update needs to be made to these reports; Enter tenure information in eFinance

Process pay changes when employees obtains certain licensures and/or degrees; such as, APL and Master's Pay increases.

Responsible for keeping a real-time spreadsheet of employees and their qualifications for the Title I schools; answer questions each year for the Title I audit and/or Master Plan regarding qualifications and licensure procedures.

MSDE CPD

Liaison. Attend liaison meetings with the MSDE and know the rules about issuing

MSDE CPD

credit and print credit slips for A&S as requested. Develop and conduct training/information sessions in the area of licensure, staffing/recruiting, employment issues and other areas of human resources

Compose letters and memos as needed

Maintains the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about the school system and its operation as expected of all professional personnel. A breach of confidentiality may cause immediate termination.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Human Resources

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is a 12 month exempt position. Confidential Employee. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, skills and abilities related to this position.

SALARY SCALE

D2

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$69,390.88 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required