Or. Admin. Code § 584-017-1028 - Selection, Recruitment, Admission and Retention of Candidates

The unit attracts and admits qualified candidates to licensure programs, giving special attention to the current personnel needs of schools and actively recruits from under-represented groups.

(1) The unit admits into all initial and advanced programs only those who meet the following entry standards and requirements.

(2) Each candidate must demonstrated aptitude and interest in working with school-aged children.

(3) Each candidate attests to possessing moral character, a commitment to the profession, vow not to harm children, and commit to educational excellence. This attestation must be filed with the Commission upon application for first licensure in a format approved by the Commission.

(4) All teacher candidates for first application for licensure must:

(a) Pass the Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment test prior to placement into any clinical, student teaching or internship experiences where work samples are required; and

(b) Receive full clearance from the Commission on fingerprints and character questions prior to placement into student teaching or internship experiences.

(5) Educational Leadership Licensure: Candidates for admission into an initial educational leadership licensure program (formerly administration) must document:

(a) Licensure as either a teacher or personnel service specialist in any state;

(b) Three years of experience in the schools as a licensed educator or the legal equivalent;

(c) Evidence of educational leadership potential based on the following or the equivalent: assessments in instructional leadership, administrative experience in an educational environment, human relations, and cultural inclusion;

(d) Passing score on Protecting Student and Civil Rights in the Educational Environment; and

(e) Receive full clearance from the Commission on fingerprints and character questions prior to placement into clinical or internship experiences.

(6) Personnel Service Licensure (School Counseling, School Psychology, School Social Work). All candidates for admission into a personnel service licensure program must document:

(a) Experience working with youth in educational or social agencies;

(b) Preparation in human behavior to include: psychological, sociological, and psychological development, learning theory, and motivation;

(c) Full clearance from the Commission on fingerprints and character questions prior to placement into clinical or internship experiences;

(d) School Counseling candidates must document prior to licensure, either:

(A) Two years teaching experience in schools; or

(B) Alternative practicum experiences in lieu of teaching.

(e) School Social Worker candidates must document a master's degree in social work prior to licensure.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 584-017-1028

TSPC 4-2012, f. & cert. ef. 5-18-12; TSPC 2-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-30-13; TSPC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2/10/2015; TSPC 6-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-15 thru 12-27-15; TSPC 11-2015, f. 11-13-15, cert. ef. 1/1/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 342

Stats. Implemented: ORS 342.120 - 342.430, 342.455 - 342.495 & 342.553