20-A §13019-A. Superintendent certificate

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 6: TEACHERS

Chapter 502: CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL

§13019-A. Superintendent certificate

1. Initial certification. A superintendent's certificate is the certificate required for employment as a superintendent of a school administrative unit in the State. State board rules shall require that qualifications for such a certificate include the following:

A. Evidence of at least 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience or an equivalent experience; [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

B. Evidence of previous administrative experience in schools or equivalent experience; [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

C. Academic and professional knowledge as demonstrated through the completion of required graduate or undergraduate courses or programs, performance in examinations or completion of specialized programs approved for this purpose; [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

D. A basic level of knowledge in competency areas determined by the state board; and [2001, c. 534, §5 (AMD).]

E. Satisfactory completion of an approved internship or practicum relating to the duties of a superintendent. [1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW).]

[ 2001, c. 534, §5 (AMD) .]

2. Certificate renewal. A superintendent's certificate is limited to 5 years in duration and may be renewed based on further approved study or demonstrated professional growth and improvement through an approved administrator action plan in accordance with state board rules.

[ 1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW) .]

3. Rulemaking. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.

[ 2001, c. 534, §6 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 287, §5 (NEW). 1989, c. 889, §9 (AMD). 2001, c. 534, §§5,6 (AMD).