Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-2-.143 - School Librarian
(1)
Summary: This rule outlines the requirements and procedures for
issuance of the service certificate in School Librarian P-12, which allows
individuals certified in this field to collaborate, plan, and design with
school personnel in areas such as information literacy and assessment, while
also providing supplemental curriculum material to bridge the digital
divide.
(2)
Professional
Certificate Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.05 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. An individual is eligible for a Standard
Professional certificate in the field of School Librarian based on meeting the
following requirements:
(i) Completion of a
state-approved certification preparation program in School Librarian at the
master's degree level - level five (5) - or higher.
(ii) Meet the Special Georgia Requirements
(See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.24 SPECIAL GEORGIA
REQUIREMENTS) applicable to the field of School Librarian.
(I) Pass the GACE content knowledge
assessment.
(II) Satisfy the
Special Education requirement with a grade of B or better.
(III) Meet Standards of Conduct.
(iii) Apply for certification
following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(3)
Provisional Certificate
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.08 PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE).
(a) Issuance.
1. Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a
GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.
2. Pass the GACE content
assessment.
3. Meet Georgia's
standards of conduct.
4. Have the
certificate requested by the employing Georgia local unit of administration
following procedures outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(b) The Provisional certificate will be
issued for one (1) year pending verification of enrollment in GaPSC-accepted
educator preparation program leading to certification in the field of School
Librarian. Once enrolled in a GaPSC-accepted program, the certificate will be
extended for two additional years (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.08 PROVISIONAL
CERTIFICATE).
(c) Conversion.
1. Complete a GaPSC-accepted program in the
field of School Librarian.
2. Meet
the following Special Georgia Requirements:
(i) Satisfy the Special Education requirement
with a grade of B or better.
(ii)
Meet Standards of Conduct.
3. Have the certificate requested by the
employing Georgia local unit of administration (LUA) following procedures
outlined in GaPSC Rule
505-2-.27 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION,
MyPSC AND TEST ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES.
(4)
Non-Renewable Professional
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.09 NON-RENEWABLE PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE).
(a) Non-Renewable Professional
certificate in the field of School Librarian may be issued at the request of an
employing Georgia local unit of administration (LUA) in the following
scenarios:
1. One (1)-year Non-Renewable
Professional certificate in the field of School Librarian may be issued to an
individual who holds an expired Georgia Clear Renewable or Professional School
Librarian certificate but has not met renewal requirements outlined in section
(8) below.
2. Three (3)-year
Non-Renewable Professional certificate in the field of School Librarian may be
issued to an individual who currently holds a renewable professional
certificate in any field at a level four (4) or higher for completion of the
options outlined in (2)(a).
(5)
Additional Certificate Title Issued
in the Field.
(a) Retired Educator
Certificate (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.44 RETIRED EDUCATOR).
(6)
To Add the Field
(See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.34 ADD A FIELD).
(a) To add School Librarian to an existing
Professional certificate in any field, an individual must complete the
requirements outlined in (2)(a) for an initial School Librarian certificate to
include all applicable Special Georgia Requirements.
(7)
To Upgrade the Level (See
GaPSC Rule
505-2-.33 CERTIFICATE
UPGRADE).
(8)
Renewal
Requirements (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.36 RENEWAL
REQUIREMENTS).
(9)
In-Field
Statement (See GaPSC Rule
505-2-.40 IN-FIELD ASSIGNMENT).
(a) Individuals certified in Media Specialist
are in-field to serve as a School Librarian in grades P-12.
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