• Job Description

  Req#: 48165

  Overview

  The Peer Review Program Coordinator position sits on the Pre-service Educator Quality Team in the Education Quality Division at the Vermont Agency of Education. The Education Quality Team is the division that oversees the approval of educator preparation programs, educator standards, educator licensure, and continuous improvement in schools.

  
  Peer Review is an alternate route to licensure for those who have not completed a traditional educator preparation program at a college or university. Every Peer Review candidate completes a portfolio, which is reviewed by experienced teachers culminating in an interview. The Peer Coordinator facilitates this process.

  
  Responsibilities of the Peer Review Program Coordinator include and are not limited to:

  • Maintain databank of panelists
  • Train panelists
  • Maintain resources for educators/applicants for webpage
  • Ensure Licensing Drive/Peer Review materials & schedules are up to date
  • Manage phone calls and emails daily
  • Review and acceptance of Peer Review program candidates; coordinate clinic schedule, certificate dissemination, acceptance materials
  • Match panelists to candidates and coordinate the scheduling of panel interviews; manage schedule of panels and panelists
  • Facilitate Peer Review portfolio interviews
  • Write and facilitate post Peer Review interview process including: letters of recommendation, Interview Evaluation Summary, request for additional information or Plan of Action, as needed
  • Review completed Plan of Action materials; facilitate any follow up that is needed with candidate and panelists
  • Plan, organize, set agendas and facilitate Peer Review Advisory Council (PRAC) meetings; after each PRAC meeting send follow-up email to PRAC members and supervisor outlining previous meeting and subsequent action steps
  • Update and maintain Peer Review Coordinator, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual
  • Title II reporting
  • Maintaining ROPA compliance
  • Collaborate with division AOE staff

  Who May Apply

  This position, Education Consultant II (Job Requisition #48165), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
  If you would like more information about this position, please contact Andrew Prowten at andrew.prowten@vermont.gov.
  Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

  Environmental Factors

  Normal office working conditions generally prevail. Incumbent must be able to interact, work, and deal with department staff, educators, state, federal, and local officials, and the general public. Evening and weekend work may be required. Considerable travel is necessary for which an incumbent must possess private means of transportation.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field AND three (3) years or more of professional level work experience in a field related to teaching or provision of educational support services.
  OR
  Two (2) years or more of experience as an Education Consultant I with the State of Vermont.

  Special Requirements

  Some positions may have certification requirements or other special requirements.

  Total Compensation

  As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

  • 80% State paid medical premium
  • Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

  Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

• About the company

  Vermont (/vərˈmɒnt/) is a northeastern state in the New England region of the United States.

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