Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R277. Education, Administration |
R277-503. Licensing Routes |
R277-503-8. LEA Specific Competency-Based Licenses
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(1)(a) An LEA may apply to the Board for a Level 1 competency-based license for an applicant to fill a position in the LEA.
(b) The application shall demonstrate that other licensing routes for the applicant are untenable or unreasonable.
(2) An employing LEA shall request a Level 1 competency-based license no later than 60 days after the date of the individual's first day of employment.
(3) An application for a Level 1 competency-based license from the LEA for an individual to teach one or more core academic subjects shall provide documentation of:
(a) the individual's bachelors degree; and
(b)(i) for a K-6 grade teacher, the satisfactory results of the state test including subject knowledge and teaching skills in the required core academic subjects under Subsection 53E-6-306(3)(a)(ii) as approved by the Board; or
(ii) for a teacher in grades 7-12, demonstration of a high level of competency in each of the core academic subjects in which the teacher teaches by passing the state core academic subject test required under Subsection R277-503-3(4), in each of the core academic subjects in which the teacher teaches at the Superintendent-established passing score.
(4) An application for a Level 1 competency-based license from an LEA for non-core teachers in grades K-12 shall provide documentation of:
(a) a bachelors degree, associates degree or skill certification; and
(b) skills, talents or abilities specific to the teaching assignment, as determined by the LEA.
(5) Following receipt of documentation and consistent with Subsection 53E-6-306(2), the Superintendent shall approve a Level 1 competency-based license.
(6) If an individual with a Level 1 competency-based license leaves the LEA before the end of the employment period, the LEA shall notify the Superintendent regarding the end-of-employment date.
(7) An individual's Level 1 competency-based license shall be valid only in the LEA that originally requested the competency-based license.
(8) A written copy of a Level 1 competency-based license shall prominently state the name of the LEA followed by LEVEL 1 - LEA SPECIFIC - COMPETENCY-BASED LICENSE.
(9)(a) An LEA may change the assignment of a competency-based license holder and provide notice to the Superintendent;
(b) The Superintendent may require additional competency-based documentation for the teacher to remain qualified.
(10) A Level 1 competency-based license is equivalent to the Level 1 license as described in R277-500 and R277-502 as to length and professional development expectations, and subject to the same renewal procedures except that an individual may renew a Level 1 competency-based license.
(11) A Level 2 competency-based license may be issued to a Level 1 competency-based license holder if that individual successfully completes the Entry years Enhancement program as detailed in R277-522.
(12) A Level 2 competency-based license is equivalent to the Level 2 license as described in R277-500 and R277-502 as to length and professional development expectations.
(13) A Level 3 competency-based license may be issued to a Level 2 competency-based license holder if that individual holds a doctorate in education or in a field related to a content unit of the public education system from an accredited institution.
(14) A Level 3 competency-based license is equivalent to the Level 3 license as described in R277-500 and R277-502 as to length and professional development expectations.
(15) If an individual holds a Utah license, an application for an LEA specific competency-based license shall be subject to additional Superintendent review based upon the following criteria:
(a) license level;
(b) current license status;
(c) area of concentration and endorsements on Utah license; and
(d) circumstances justifying the LEA specific license.
(16)(a) If an application is not approved based on the Superintendent's review of the criteria provided in Section R277-503-4, appropriate licensure procedures shall be recommended to the requesting LEA.
(b) An applicant may be required to:
(i) renew an expired license;
(ii) apply for an endorsement;
(iii) pass appropriate Board approved tests consistent with Subsection R277-503-3(4);
(iv) obtain an additional area of concentration;
(v) apply to Alternative Route to Licensure; or
(vi) satisfy other reasonable standards.