584-021-0120
Requirements for Applying for Initial School
Nurse Certification
Updates
language to require the Civil Rights and ethics test; and aligns criminal
background check language to be consistent with same language in other rules.
(1) An
applicant for the first Oregon School Nurse Certificate must:
(a) Supply
all information requested on the application, Form N-1, and sign in the space
provided attesting that the information is true and correct;
(b)
Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Transcripts must bear the seal of the institution and the signature of the
registrar;
(c) Submit
a current registered nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
A photocopy is acceptable;
(d) [Demonstrate
knowledge of state and federal statutes prohibiting discrimination;] Obtain a passing score on a
commission-approved test of knowledge on U.S. and Oregon Civil Rights and
ethics;
(e) Furnish fingerprints in the manner
prescribed by the commission and provide satisfactory responses to the
character questions contained in the commission’s licensure application. (See
also, OAR 584-036-0062 for Criminal Records Check Requirement.)
[(e)]
(f) Submit the evaluation fee(s) as
established by OAR 584-021-0170; and
[(f)]
(g) Submit the employing school
district's request for certification, and an explanation of why the joint
application is being made, if the application is for the Emergency School Nurse
Certificate.
(2) A
registered nurse who applies for certification and who is employed by a school,
school district or education service district to conduct and coordinate a
school or district health services program or who serves in such a capacity on
a voluntary basis on November 1, 1981 will be issued a certificate under this
subsection without further proof of qualification by the applicant.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS [183, 342.455 -342.495] 342.120-342.430; 342.455-342.495; 342.533
Hist.:
584-036-0105
Addresses and Uses of Addresses
Increases
number of ways educator can change address.
(1) A
license, registration or certificate holder must report changes of [, employment,]
residential and email addresses to the Commission within 90 days of such
change.
(2)
Changes of address may be made by, web
account, email, telephone, in
writing, or [ email notification] in
person. Changes of address must include the educator's name, [social
security number,] TSPC account number and the old and new addresses the
educator is changing. The educator may
voluntarily submit the educator’s social security number for additional address
change identification purposes.
(3) All
licenses, registrations, certificates, correspondence or notices sent by the
Commission will be sent to the last known residential address on file for the
educator.
(4) The Commission is not responsible if the
educator has moved and has failed to notify the Commission of any new address
and that failure to notify resulted in the educator's failure to receive
important licensure, registration, certification or discipline-related
information.
[(4)]
(5) Verification of change in
employment must be accompanied by any documentation from the new employer
including but not limited to: a PEER
form, or notification on district letterhead from a human resources
representative.
[(5)]
(6) The Commission may send notice
for opportunity for a hearing pursuant to ORS 342.175 (notice of charges
related to discipline) or ORS 183.430 (notice of denial of renewal) to an
educator at the address the educator provides in writing to the Commission. The
Commission may complete service of notice under ORS 342.143(4), 342.176(5) or
183.430, by mailing the notice through certified mail addressed to the
educator's address on file with the Commission and such mailing will be deemed
conclusive evidence of service.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430; 342.455-342.495,
342.553 [& 342.985]
Hist.:
584-060-0014
Initial Teaching License for Out-of-State
Candidate First Application
This
modification prevents Oregon completers, holders of Restricted Transitional
Teaching Licenses and other provisional licensure from obtaining 18 more months
to complete Oregon’s requirements. Simplifies rule by eliminating
redundant language contained in other rules.
(1) Upon
filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the
commission, a qualified applicant who is applying for licensure in Oregon for
the first time and has completed an out-of-state approved teacher-education
program resulting in a non-provisional teaching license may be granted an
Initial Teaching License for eighteen (18) months.
(2) The
Initial Teaching License is valid for teaching at the grade authorization
levels indicated on the out-of-state non-provisional teaching license and in
one or more designated subject-matter endorsement areas indicated on the
out-of-state non-provisional teaching license. The Initial Teaching License is also
valid for substitute teaching at any level in any teaching subject-matter
endorsement area. (See, OAR 584-060-0051 for Grade Authorization Levels on
Teaching Licenses.)
(3) To be
eligible for an Initial Teaching License, an out-of-state applicant must:
(a) Have never held an Oregon educator license,
charter school registration, or completed an Oregon educator preparation
program;
[(a)]
Possess the personal qualifications for licensure including attainment of at
least eighteen years of age and possess good moral character and mental and
physical health necessary for employment as an educator; and
[(b)]
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in
the United States, or the foreign equivalent of such degree approved by the
commission. A master's degree or a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited
institution in the United States validates a non-regionally accredited
bachelor's degree for licensure; and
[(c)]
Complete an initial teacher education program approved by any U.S. jurisdiction
other than Oregon, or complete a
foreign program evaluated as satisfactory by the Commission as evidenced by a
license valid for unrestricted full-time teaching from another state or National Association of State Directors of
Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) jurisdiction, including but not limited to the U.S. Department of
Defense; and
[(d)]
Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by the commission and provide
satisfactory responses to the character questions contained in the commission’s
licensure application. (See also,
(4) Upon
expiration of the Initial Teaching License the applicant must qualify for a
non-provisional Oregon Teaching License and must apply for any of the
following:
(a) An
Initial I Teaching License: Qualified applicants will be issued an Initial I
Teaching License for 18 months plus time to the applicant's next birthday. The
fee for the Initial I granted pursuant to this rule is $50.
(b) An
Initial II Teaching License: Qualified applicants will be issued an Initial II
Teaching License for three years plus time to the applicant’s next birthday.
The fee for the Initial II Teaching License is $100.
(c) A
Continuing Teaching License: Qualified applicants will be issued a Continuing
Teaching License for five years plus time to the applicant’s next birthday. The
fee for the Continuing Teaching License is $100.
[(5) To
be eligible for an Initial I Teaching License, an applicant must meet all the
requirements of OAR 584-060-0012.]
[(6) To
be eligible for an Initial II Teaching License, an applicant must meet all the
requirements of OAR 584-060-0013.]
[(7) To
be eligible for a Continuing Teaching License, an applicant must meet all the
requirements of OAR 584-060-0022.]
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 – [342.165, 342.136, 342.223 - 342.232]
342.430; 342.455 – 342.495; 342.553
Hist.:
584-060-0181
Substitute
Teaching License
Does not allow candidates who have not completed
Oregon teacher program requirements to obtain a Substitute Teaching License.
(1) Upon
filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the
commission, a qualified applicant may be granted a Substitute Teaching License.
This license, issued for three years and renewable, is valid at any level in
any specialty to substitute for a teacher who is temporarily unable to work.
(2) To be
eligible for a Substitute Teaching License, the applicant must:
(a) Have a
bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or an
approved foreign equivalent related to teaching at one or more levels. Awarding
of a higher degree in the arts and sciences or an advanced degree in the
professions from a regionally accredited institution
in the United States validates a non-regionally accredited bachelor's degree for
licensure.
(b)
Notwithstanding OAR 584-017-0201, hold an unrestricted license for full-time
teaching in any state; [or submit
proof of completion of an approved teacher education program in any state.]
(c) Obtain
a passing score on a commission-approved test of knowledge on U.S. and Oregon
Civil Rights and ethics;
(d)
Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by the commission if the
applicant has not been fingerprinted or has not held an active license issued
by the commission in the past three years; and
(3) The
holder of a Substitute Teaching License may not continuously replace an
individual teacher absent for more than three consecutive months without
obtaining a full-time license. If the educator is only lacking recency to
qualify for the full-time license, the educator must complete coursework to
qualify for the long-term placement.
(4) To be
eligible for renewal of the Substitute Teaching License an applicant must: Show
evidence of having obtained a passing score as currently specified by the
commission on a test of basic verbal and computational skills, unless the
applicant held an Oregon educator license before 1985 or has a regionally
accredited master’s degree;
(5) A
district and co-applicant educator may apply for an Emergency Teaching License
for the holder of a Substitute Teaching License if the district is unable to
obtain a regularly licensed teacher for any position lasting more than three
consecutive months. The Emergency Teaching License will allow the educator to
teach for time beyond the allowed timelines stated in subsection (3) above. The
Executive Director may approve the Emergency Teaching License upon proof of the
district’s emergency.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430;
342.455-342.495; 342.553
Hist.:
584-060-0220
International
Visiting Teacher License
Change: After
reconsideration, technically, the International Visiting Teacher License is an
out-of-state that qualifies under ORS 342.400 for temporary exemption from
immediate satisfaction of the civil rights and ethics test.
(1) Upon
filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the
commission, a qualified and eligible applicant may be granted an International
Visiting Teacher License. The intent of this license is to provide up to a
three-year cultural exchange of teachers and teaching strategies between Oregon
and a participating country other than the United States.
(2) This
license is issued for one year and is renewable up to two times.
(3) This
license is valid for substitute teaching only at the grade authorization levels
and subject-matter endorsement areas listed on the license.
(4) The
International Visiting Teacher License is restricted to use within the district
that has applied for it jointly with the teacher and is valid for teaching with
the requesting employer only at the designated grade authorization levels and
subject-matter endorsement areas requested by the employer and listed on the
license. If the license is endorsed in a core academic area, the licensee may
be considered to be “highly qualified” pursuant to federal law.
(5) To be
eligible for the International Visiting Teacher License, the applicant must
co-apply with the requesting district and submit the following materials as
part of the application packet:
(a) A
letter from the co-applying district specifying the grade levels and
subject-matter endorsement areas in which the district would like the applicant
to teach and a brief description of the plan for supervision and mentoring the
district has in place including the name of the mentor assigned to the
applicant once licensed;
(b)
Transcript evaluation or some other convincing evidence that the applicant
holds the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate or higher degree and proof that
the applicant has completed a professional teacher preparation program in their
country. The transcript and other evidence submitted will be evaluated for
subject-matter competency in the subject-area in which the license is being
requested;
(c) A copy
of all professional teaching credentials held by the applicant;
(d)(A)
Evidence that the applicant has completed the equivalent of three full years,
(not less than 27 months) of teaching experience; or
(B) Proof
of participation in the Cultural Exchange Program in a J-1 Visa status
monitored by the Oregon Department of Education. Proof of participation must
include verification from the Oregon Department of Education; and
(e) [Submit
the completed “Sample Questions” in the Protecting Student and Civil Rights
in the Education Environment study guide. The applicant must obtain a
passing score on the commission-adopted Protecting Student and Civil Rights
in the Education Environment licensure test prior to the first renewal of
this license and ]
[(f)]
(e) Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by the commission and
provide satisfactory responses to the character questions contained in the
commission’s licensure application. (See also, OAR 584-036-0062 for Criminal
Records Check Requirement.)
(6) To be
eligible for a one-year renewal of the International Visiting Teaching License,
an applicant must:
(a) Submit
an application packet for renewal;
(b) A PEER
form verifying the applicant’s assignment;
(c)
A passing score on a test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and
professional ethics as approved by the Commission; and
(d) Submit
a letter from the co-applying school district attesting to the following:
(A) That
the teacher's assignment will remain within the scope of grades and subjects on
the license;
(B) The
plan for supervision and mentoring remains in place and update the name of the
mentor if appropriate.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430; 342.455 - 342.495; 342.533 [&
342.985]
Hist.:
584-070-0111
Transitional School Counselor License
Prevents
Oregon educators completing out of state online programs from obtaining
additional time to complete full licensure requirements.
(1) Upon
filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by the
commission, a qualified applicant [may be granted] applying for
licensure in Oregon for the first time that has completed an out-of-state
approved school counselor program may be granted
a Transitional School Counselor License.
(2)(a) The
Transitional School Counselor License is issued for one year and is
non-renewable except under extenuating circumstances described below in
subsection 6 of this rule.
(b)
The educator must qualify for a Continuing or an
Initial II School Counselor License upon expiration of six (6) years following
the date the [first Initial or] Transitional School Counselor License
was first issued.
[(c) All School Counselor Licenses issued after
June 30, 2005 must qualify for an Initial II School Counselor License upon the
expiration of six (6) years following the date the first Initial or
Transitional School Counselor License was issued.]
(3) The
Transitional School Counselor License is valid for regular or substitute school
counseling at all age or grade levels. [Applicants who wish to counsel more than three years will
be advised on how they can qualify for the Initial I or the Initial II School
Counselor License, for which they may apply at any time. ]
(4) To be
eligible for a Transitional School Counselor License, the applicant must have:
(a)(A) A
master's or higher degree in counseling, education, or related behavioral
sciences, [including but not limited to social work or psychology,] from
a regionally accredited institution or an approved foreign equivalent; a
master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution validates a
non-regionally accredited bachelor’s degree.
(B) [Have
h] Held an unrestricted school
counseling license in any state; and
(b)
Furnished fingerprints in the manner
prescribed by the commission and provide satisfactory responses to the
character questions contained in the commission’s licensure application. (See
also, OAR 584-036-0062 for Criminal Records Check Requirement.)
(5) The
Transitional School Counselor License will not be restricted as to employer if
the applicant has held an unrestricted license for school counseling in any
state.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430; 342.455-342.495,
342.553
Hist.:
584-080-0151
Transitional
Administrator License
Prevents
Oregon educators completing out of state online programs from obtaining
additional time to complete full licensure requirements.
(1)
Upon filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by
the commission, a qualified applicant [may be granted] applying for licensure in Oregon for the first time that has completed
an out-of-state approved school administrator program may be granted an unrestricted Transitional Administrator
License.
(2)
The Transitional Administrator License is valid for regular or substitute
administration at all age or grade levels and it is also valid for substitute
teaching at any level in any specialty.
(3)
The Transitional Administrator License is only valid for three years and upon
expiration, the educator must qualify for either the Initial or Continuing
Administrator License.
(4)
To be eligible for a Transitional Administrator License, the applicant must:
(a)
Possess the personal qualifications for licensure including attainment of at
least eighteen years of age and possessing good moral character and mental and
physical health necessary for employment as an educator;
(b)
Hold a master's or higher degree in the arts and sciences or an advanced degree
in the professions from a regionally accredited institution or approved foreign
equivalent;
(c) Hold a
non-provisional state license for school administration;
[(c)
Demonstrate knowledge of applicable civil rights laws. An applicant from out of
state must submit evidence the applicant has reviewed the Protecting Student
and Civil Rights in the Education Environment study guide and test
framework. The applicant must obtain a passing score on a commission-adopted
test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics
prior to any further licensure;] and
(d)
Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by the commission and provide
satisfactory responses to the character questions contained in the commission’s
licensure application. (See also, OAR 584-036-0062 for Criminal Records Check
Requirement.)
[(5)
The Transitional Administrator License will not be restricted as to employer
if:
(a)
The applicant has three academic years of experience as a full-time licensed
educator on any license appropriate for the assignment in a public school or
regionally accredited private school in any state or other U.S. jurisdiction;
and
(b)
The applicant has held an unrestricted license for school administration in any
state. ]
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 -
342.430; 342.455-342.495, 342.553 [342.123, 342.125, 342.126, 342.127,
342.140 & 342.165]
Hist.:
584-080-0152
Transitional
Superintendent License
Prevents
Oregon educators completing out of state online programs from obtaining
additional time to complete full licensure requirements.
(1)
Upon filing a correct and complete application in form and manner prescribed by
the Commission, a qualified applicant [shall be granted] applying for licensure in Oregon for the first time that has completed
an out-of-state approved school administrator program may be granted a Transitional Superintendent License.
(2)
The Transitional Superintendent License is not restricted as to employer, [and]
is issued only for three years and is
not renewable. [cannot be renewed or reissued.]
(3)
The Transitional Superintendent License is valid for the position of
superintendent when issued to a person who has been a superintendent on regular
assignment and license in any state. The license is also valid for substitute
teaching at any authorization level in any specialty.
(4)
To be eligible for a Transitional Superintendent License, the applicant must:
(a)
Possess the personal qualifications for licensure including attainment of at
least eighteen years of age and possessing good moral character and mental and
physical health necessary for employment as an educator;
(b)
Hold a master's degree or higher degree in the arts and sciences or an advanced
degree in the professions from a regionally accredited institution;
(c)
Have been employed as a superintendent for five years or more in any state
before holding an Oregon license;
(d)
Hold a valid superintendent's license from that state based upon completion of
an approved program; and
(e)
Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by the Commission and provide
satisfactory responses to the character questions contained in the commission’s
licensure application. (See OAR 584-036-0062 for Criminal Records Check
Requirement). [; and
(f) Demonstrate knowledge of applicable civil
rights laws. An applicant from out of state must submit evidence the applicant
has reviewed the Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Education
Environment study guide and test framework. The applicant must obtain a
passing score on a commission-adopted test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon
civil rights laws and professional ethics prior to any further licensure. ]
(5)
While holding this license, an applicant must complete:
(a) [an] An Oregon school law and finance class; and
(b) Obtain a passing
score on a commission-approved test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil
rights and ethics.
(6)
Upon completion of the requirements in subsections (4) and (5) above, in
addition to three consecutive years of full-time experience as a superintendent
in the State of Oregon, the applicant [shall qualify] qualifies for a Continuing
Administrator License as defined in OAR 584-080-0022.
Stat.
Auth.: ORS 342
Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 -
342.430; 342.455-342.495, 342.553 [342.123, 342.125, 342.126, 342.127,
342.140, & 342.165]
Hist.: