Assistant Program Director, Alternative Teacher Certification

Salary: $48,664.00 Annually
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00510
Division (Department): Instruction & Student Engagement
Department (Division): Workforce & Public Service
Opening Date: 01/12/2026

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:
Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.
Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Program Director supports the administration of the Alternative Teacher Certification program by assisting the Program Director with program operations, compliance, and candidate support. This position recruits, trains, supervises, and certifies teacher candidates, serving as a Field Supervisor as needed to ensure successful program completion and instructional effectiveness. The This position receives general direction from the Program Director of Alternative Teacher Certification and exercises no supervision.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.
SELECTION CRITERIA:

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of: 1. State and federal laws, rules, and policies governing educator certification programs; 2. Teacher appraisal systems, including T-TESS or comparable evaluation frameworks; 3. EC-12 student learning processes and adult learning theory as applied to teacher preparation; 4. Instructional best practices and challenges affecting novice and first-year teachers; 5. Curriculum design and alignment with state academic standards; 6. Data collection and analysis methods used for program evaluation and accountability; 7. Compliance requirements for state and federal reporting related to teacher certification programs; Skills in: 8. Teaching and instructional practice, with experience in school or program administration; 9. Administering or supporting teacher appraisal processes and field supervision activities; 10. Designing, implementing, and evaluating training and certification coursework; 11. Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to support continuous program improvement; 12. Managing multiple priorities while meeting established deadlines and compliance timelines; 13. Applying attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and certification processes; 14. Using technology systems and databases to track candidate progress and program outcomes; Ability to: 15. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences; 16. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with candidates, school partners, faculty, and regulatory agencies; 17. Utilize a variety of technology platforms and application software to support program operations; 18. Interpret and apply certification rules and policies to individual candidate circumstances; 19. Support and mentor teacher candidates through field experiences and certification requirements; 20. Assist the Program Director in administering program operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: More than three years of professional experience in an educational environment

Special Requirement: current Texas teacher certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONs:

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: One year of experience in a Texas Independent School District as a campus administrator

Special Requirement: current T-TESS certification
APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
• Copies of College Transcripts
• Current Texas Teacher Certification information

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