19 Tex. Admin. Code § 230.41 - Visiting International Teacher Certificates
(a) For purposes of this subsection, Visiting
International Teacher Program is defined as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
officially approved by the United States Department of State.
(b) The visiting international teacher
certificate will be issued to an individual who meets the conditions and
requirements specified in this subsection. The individual must:
(1) meet appropriate requirements prescribed
in §
230.11(b)(1) -
(4) of this title (relating to General
Requirements);
(2) be recommended
for certification by a school district participating in a Visiting
International Teacher Program;
(3)
hold valid teaching credentials from the country of origin based, at a minimum,
on the equivalent of a bachelor's degree issued by an institution of higher
education in the United States accredited or otherwise approved by an
accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board or by the U.S. Department of Education;
(4) demonstrate English language proficiency
and subject matter competence in subject area(s) taught, as verified by the
Visiting International Teacher Program sponsor and the employing school
district;
(5) have criminal
activity clearance from country of origin;
(6) pay appropriate fee prescribed by §
230.101 of this title (relating to
Schedule of Fees for Certification Services); and
(7) submit fingerprints in accordance with
§
232.35(c) of
this title (relating to Submission of Required Information) and the Texas
Education Code, §
22.0831.
(c) School districts that recommend educators
for visiting international teacher certificates agree to provide the visiting
international teachers with intensive supervision consisting of structured
guidance and regular ongoing support through a mentoring program.
(d) The Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff
shall establish reasonable procedures to implement this section.
(e) The visiting international teacher
certificate is valid for three years and may be extended two additional years,
for a maximum total of five years, for all candidates actively enrolled in and
in good standing with a Visiting International Teacher Program as verified by
the employing school district.
(f)
Issuance of a visiting international teacher certificate does not prohibit
issuance of a one-year certificate following a successful review of
credentials, as specified in Chapter 245 of this title (relating to
Certification of Educators from Other Countries).
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