Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 186975
Agency: Department of Education
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,800.00

Job Responsibilities
*THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

This position on the Educator Preparation team in the Office of Educator Services supports the approval, accreditation, and continuous improvement of educator preparation programs and providers in South Carolina, both traditional and alternative route.
General Information

The employee must be able to work both collegially and independently with minimal supervision and will report to the team leader and office director. The employee is expected to exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision-making and demonstrate comprehensive problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to work with both internal and external stakeholders, including other members of the Educator Preparation and Educator Services teams, agency colleagues, college and university faculty and staff, and alternative route program personnel.

This position is in the main office of the South Carolina Department of Education. Some overnight travel may be required on a limited basis.
Job Functions and Responsibilities

This Education Associate position is on the Educator Preparation team in the Office of Educator Services. The individual in this position will:

• Support the accreditation of South Carolina educator preparation providers and the development, approval, and continuing review of educator preparation programs, including traditional college- and university-based programs as well as alternative routes to teacher preparation.
• Provide technical assistance to provider and program faculty and staff in all phases of the accreditation and program approval processes.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to educator preparation and accountability, with a focus on program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned traditional and alternative route educator preparation providers.
• Serve as the designated lead for one of the following, as assigned: provider accreditation, program approval, alternative route preparation, or data and reporting.
• Facilitate, conduct, and serve on the Professional Review Committee as well as other committees and workgroups related to educator preparation and certification.
• Represent the SCDE and Office of Educator Services with stakeholders including other SCDE offices and state agencies, education deans, provider faculty and staff, school districts, and other entities.
• Prepare and present items for information or approval by the South Carolina Board of Education and other entities.
• Analyze and utilize data to inform decisions about provider and program effectiveness, to create presentations, and publish and present reports and findings.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's or doctorate degree and experience in PK-12 education and educator preparation.

Additional Comments
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that a criminal record investigation will be conducted prior to employment being offered by the South Carolina Department of Education. My personal identifying information will be processed through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a master's or doctorate degree and experience in PK-12 education and educator preparation?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience providing technical assistance to program faculty and staff in accreditation or program approval processes?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience analyzing data to inform decisions and creating reports or presentations based on findings?

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

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