R277-511-5. Requirements for an APT Level 1 License with a Secondary (6-12) Concentration and an Endorsement

  (1) To qualify for an APT Level 1 License with a Secondary (6-12) Concentration and an Endorsement, an applicant shall:

  (a) complete the application described in Subsection R277-511-3(1);

  (b) have completed a bachelor's degree or higher;

  (c) submit postsecondary transcripts to the Superintendent;

  (d) receive a passing score on one of the following that is related to the subject, field, or area to which they are seeking an APT Level 1 License with a Secondary (6-12) Concentration and an Endorsement:

  (i) a Praxis II Subject Assessment; or

  (ii) another Board-approved content knowledge assessment;

  (e) complete the educator ethics review on the Board's website;

  (f) successfully pass a background check as described in R277-516; and

  (g) pay the applicable licensing fee.

  (2) Except as provided in Subsection (3), an APT Level 1 License with a Secondary (6-12) Concentration and an Endorsement is:

  (a) equivalent to the Level 1 license as described in R277-500 and R277-502 as to length and professional development expectations; and

  (b) subject to the same renewal procedures.

  (3) An APT Level 1 License with a Secondary (6-12) Concentration and an Endorsement holder may only seek an additional endorsement after the APT Level 1 License with a Secondary (6-12) Concentration holder obtains a level 2 license.