Careers
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is committed to ensuring fairness and equity throughout the entire employment process including recruiting and retaining a highly qualified, diverse employee population. To that end, the National Board will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, gender, age, military status or application, marital status, national origin, qualified disability, height or weight, or sexual orientation.
Current Job Openings.
Director of Certification Standards
Location: Arlington, Va.
Email: hr@nbpts.org
Fax: (703) 465-1352
Description:
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a major national education organization headquartered in Arlington, Va., seeks a senior-level professional in certification standards.
The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Certification Standards function including defining and reviewing policies for developing standards, creation and management of standards committees, serving as liaison with other disciplinary organizations to define standards for each certificate field, and supervising the production of standards and related material, as well as determining the process for revising existing standards.
The successful candidate will possess an appropriate post-baccalaureate degree; a strong background in education, preferably K-12 teaching and leadership roles at the district, state or national level; excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to produce quality written materials; and, strong organizational skills including the ability to function within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects within established deadlines and budgets. The candidate must have the ability to facilitate diplomatically diverse groups of educators, as well as manage staff.
We offer an excellent opportunity for professional growth as well as a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Qualified candidates should send letter of interest with resume and salary requirements via e-mail or fax to (703) 465-1352. No phone calls please. EOE.
Research Intern
Location: Arlington, Va.
Email: hr@nbpts.org
Fax: (703) 465-2715
Description: The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS), a non-profit organization in Arlington, Va., committed to the advancement of quality teaching and learning, is seeking bright, energetic graduate-level students to serve in our intern program. The Research Intern is responsible for assisting the Vice President for Higher Education and Research to develop and manage the National Board's Research program.
The Research Intern will assist the Vice President of Higher Education and Research in working with researchers who are conducting independent research on the impact of National Board Certification on teaching and learning; process requests for data by policymakers, graduate students and other researchers; and identify and monitor research consultants and other outside contractors as appropriate. Excellent written and verbal skills required, including the ability to produce quality written materials; strong organizational skills and the ability to function within a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects within established deadlines; and ability to work independently and have strong decision making capability. Excellent opportunity for professional experience, as well as stipend. Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail or fax to (703) 465-2715. NBPTS is an EOE, committed to diversity. No phone calls please.