Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-616.01 - Standard Administrative Certificates - Locally Based Leadership Program Pathway

A. Except as noted, all certificates are subject to the general certification provisions in R7-2-607 and the renewal requirements in R7-2-619.

B. Standard Site-Based Supervisor Certificate -grades PreK through 12.

1. The certificate authorizes the holder to administer instructional programs, supervise certified personnel, or perform similar administrative duties at the school-level.

2. The requirements are:

a. A bachelor's or more advanced degree; and

b. A valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety; and

c. Verification from the superintendent of a school district or the principal of a charter school that the applicant has made satisfactory progress in the program sequence and model, which may include professional evaluations, observations of the applicant, student achievement data and demonstration of competencies, skills and knowledge associated with the relevant school leadership position; and

d. Verification of successful completion of a Board-approved locally based school leadership preparation program for supervisors; and

e. A passing score on the Supervisor, Principal or Superintendent portion of the Arizona Administrator Proficiency Assessment.

C. Standard Site-Based Principal Certificate - grades PreK through 12.

1. The certificate authorizes the holder to administer instructional programs, supervise certified personnel, or perform similar administrative and leadership duties at the school-level, and perform the duties and hold the title of principal, assistant principal as delineated in A.R.S. Title 15.

2. The requirements are:

a. A bachelor's or more advanced degree; and

b. A valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety; and

c. Verification from the superintendent of a school district or the principal of a charter school that the applicant has made satisfactory progress in the program sequence and model, which may include professional evaluations, observations of the applicant, student achievement data and demonstration of competencies, skills and knowledge associated with the relevant school leadership position; and

d. Verification of successful completion of a Board-approved locally based school leadership preparation program for principals; and

e. A passing score on the Principal or Superintendent portion of the Arizona Administrator Proficiency Assessment.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R7-2-616.01

New Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 183, effective 12/9/2022.