R277-503-7. Licensing by Competency

  (1) An LEA may employ an individual as a teacher if the individual:

  (a) has appropriate skills, training, or ability for an identified licensed teaching position in the LEA; and

  (b) satisfies the minimum requirements of Section R277-503-3.

  (2)(a) An employing LEA, in consultation with the applicant and the ARL advisors, shall identify Board-approved content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge examinations.

  (b) The applicant shall pass designated examinations demonstrating the applicant's adequate preparation and readiness for licensing.

  (3) An employing LEA shall assign a trained mentor to work with an applicant for licensing by competency.

  (4) An LEA shall monitor and assess a license applicant's classroom performance during a minimum of one-year full-time or two-years part-time teaching experience.

  (5) An LEA shall assess a license applicant's disposition for teaching following a minimum of one-year full-time teaching experience.

  (6) An LEA may request assistance in the monitoring or assessment of a license applicant's classroom performance or disposition for teaching.

  (7) Following the one-year training period, an LEA and the Superintendent shall verify all aspects of preparation including content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, classroom performance skills, and disposition for teaching to the ARL advisors.

  (8) If all evidence/documentation is complete and satisfactory, the Superintendent shall recommend an applicant for a Level 1 educator license.

  (9) An ARL candidate under Section R277-503-5 shall be issued an ARL license or license area as appropriate that is presumed to expire at the end of the school year.

  (10) An ARL license may be extended annually for two subsequent school years with the following documentation of progress in the ARL program:

  (a) a copy of the supervisor's successful end-of-year evaluation;

  (b) copies of transcripts and test results, or both, showing completion of required coursework;

  (c) verification of working with a trained mentor; and

  (d) satisfaction of the full-time full year experience.