PURPOSE: The State Board of Education is authorized to grant certificates of license to teach in any of the public schools of the state and establish requirements and qualifications for those certificates. This rule outlines the current areas for certificates of license to teach.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.
(1) Valid certificates of license to teach issued by an authorized Missouri certification authority prior to the effective date of this regulation, remain in force and effect absent other actions taken by the authorized certification authority. Current certificates of license to teach will be able to be renewed absent other action taken by the authorized certification authority.
(2) Certificates of license to teach are issued and renewed by the State Board of Education (board) pursuant to the certification requirements found in the Compendium of Missouri Certification Requirements (compendium) which is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule and the rules promulgated by the board in the specialized areas as follows. Anyone interested in viewing or requesting a copy of the compendium, published by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (revised June 2007), may contact the Educator Certification Section, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
(A) Early childhood education, birth-grade 3;
(B) Elementary education, grades 1-6;
(C) Middle school education, grades 5-9 with at least one (1) area of certification in the following areas:
1. Agricultural education;
2. Business education;
3. Industrial technology;
4. Language arts;
5. Mathematics;
6. Science;
7. Social science; and/or
8. Speech/theatre;
(D) Secondary education, grades 9-12 in the following areas:
1. Agricultural education;
2. Art;
3. Business education;
4. English;
5. Health;
6. Industrial technology;
7. Journalism;
8. Mathematics;
9. Physical education;
10. Science: biology;
11. Science: chemistry;
12. Science: earth science;
13. Science: general science;
14. Science: physics;
15. Social science;
16. Speech/theatre;
17. Unified science: biology;
18. Unified science: chemistry;
19. Unified science: earth science; and/or
20. Unified science: physics;
(E) Special education in one (1) or more of the following areas:
1. Blind and partially sighted, birth-grade 12;
2. Deaf and hearing impaired, birth-grade 12;
3. Early childhood special education, birth-grade 3;
4. Mild/moderate behavioral disordered, grades K-12 to be discontinued 8-15-2005;
5. Mild/moderate cross-categorical, grades K-12;
6. Mild/moderate learning disabled, grades K-12 to be discontinued 8-15-2005;
7. Mild/moderate mentally handicapped, grades K-12 to be discontinued 8-15-2005;
8. Mild/moderate physical and/or other health impairments, grades K-12 to be discontinued 8-15-2005; and/or
9. Severely developmentally disabled, birth-grade 12;
(F) Other certificates of license to teach may be issued in one (1) or more of the following areas
:
1. Art, grades K-12;
2. Dance, grades K-12;
3. Family and consumer sciences, birth–grade 12;
4. Foreign language, grades K-12;
5. Health, grades K-12;
6. Instrumental music, grades K-12;
7. Library media specialist, grades K-12;
8. Physical education, grades K-12 or grades K-9; and/or
9. Vocal music, grades K-12;
(G) Other certification areas may be added to a certificate of license to teach except for career education, adult education and literacy, temporary authorization and/or substitute certificates of license to teach in one (1) or more of the following areas:
1. Art, grades K-9;
2. Driver education, grades 9-12;
3. English for speakers of other languages, grades K-12;
4. Family resource specialist, birth-grade 3;
5. Foreign language, grades K-9;
6. Gifted education, grades K-12;
7. Health, grades K-9; and/or
8. Special reading, grades K-12;
(H) Administrator certificates of license to teach may be issued in one (1) or more of the following areas:
1. Superintendent, grades K-12;
2. Principal, grades K-8, grades 5-9, and/or grades 7-12;
3. Special education director, grades K-12; and/or
4. Career education director, secondary and post-secondary;
(I) Student services certificates of license to teach may be issued in one (1) or more of the following areas:
1. School counselor, grades K-8 and/or 7-12;
2. School psychological examiner, grades K-12;
3. School psychologist, grades K-12;
4. Adult education supervisor;
5. Career education counselor;
6. Career services coordinator; and/or
7. Speech-language pathologist, birth-grade 12;
(J) Career education certificates of license to teach may be issued in one (1) or more of the following areas (see appendix A which is included herein):
1. Agriculture education;
2. Business education;
3. Family and consumer sciences education;
4. Health sciences;
5. Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC);
6. Marketing education;
7. Special needs; and/or
8. Trade and industrial education;
(K) Adult education and literacy certificates of license to teach;
(L) Temporary authorization certificates of license to teach;
(M) Provisional certificates of license to teach; and/or
(N) Substitute certificates of license to teach.
(3) Certification requirements will be reviewed on a seven (7) calendar-year cycle. The Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators (MACCE) will submit recommendations to the board and commissioner of education for their consideration, beginning September 1, 2004, regarding the status of certification requirements.
Appendix A – Career Education Certificates
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Mechanics
Agricultural Processing
Agricultural Production
Agricultural Resources
Agricultural Services/Supplies
Forestry
Horticulture
Business Education
Career Business Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Apparel and Textiles
Dietetic Services
Food Production, Management and Related Services
Housing and Home Environments
Human Development/Adult Development and Aging
Human Development/Child Care
Career Family and Consumer Sciences
Health Sciences
Dental Assistant *
Dental Hygienist *
Dental Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician *
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician *
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science *
Health Aide (Health Services Assistant) *
Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN Training) *
Massage Therapy *
Medical Assistant *
Medical Laboratory Assistant *
Medical Laboratory Technician *
Medical Radiologic Technology/Technician *
Medical Record Technology/Technician (Health Information Technology) *
Medical Transcription *
Nursing Assistant/Aide *
Nursing, Other *
Occupational Therapy Assistant *
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant *
Physical Therapy Assistant *
Registered Nursing (RN Training) *
Respiratory Therapy Technician *
Sign Language Interpreter *
Surgical/Operating Room Technology *
Marketing Education
Marketing
Trade and Industrial Education
Aircraft Mechanic/Technician, Airframe *
Aircraft Mechanic/Technician, Powerplant *
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Auto/Automotive Body Repairer
Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Aviation Systems and Avionics Maintenance Technologist/Technician *
Biomedical Engineering-Related Technology/Technician
Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
Cabinet Maker and Millworker
Carpenter
Chemical Technology/Technical
Civil Engineering/Civil Technology/Technician
Commercial Photography
Communications Systems Installer and Repairer
Computer Installer and Repairer
Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician
Construction and Building Finishers and Managers, Other
Construction Equipment Operator
Construction Trades, Other
Construction/Building Technology/Technician
Cosmetic Services, Other
Cosmetologist *
Culinary Arts
Diesel Engine Mechanic and Repairer
Drafting, General
Drycleaner and Launderer (Commercial)
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, General
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrician
Electromechanical Technology/Technician
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Firefighting
Food and Beverage/Restaurant Operations Manager
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, Other
Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer
Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repairer
Industrial Design
Industrial Electronics Installer and Repairer
Industrial Equipment Maintenance and Repairer, Other
Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Repairer
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Ironworking/Ironworker
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Law Enforcement/Police Science
Machinist/Machine Technologist
Major Appliance Installer and Repairer
Manufacturing Technology
Marine Maintenance and Ship Repairer
Mason and Tile Setter
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Mechanic and Repairer
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Sheet Metal Worker
Small Engine Mechanic and Repairer
Truck, Bus and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator
Upholsterer
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics and Repairer, Other
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Technology/Technician
Welder/Welding Technologist
* Requires Professional Licensing
AUTHORITY: sections 161.092, 168.021, 168.071, 168.081 and 168.400, RSMo Supp. 2006 and 168.011 and 168.480, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed April 26, 2000, effective Nov. 30, 2000. Amended: Filed March 27, 2001, effective Oct. 30, 2001. Amended: Filed Aug. 13, 2002, effective March 30, 2003. Amended: Filed Sept. 12, 2003, effective April 30, 2004. Amended: Filed Sept. 22, 2004, effective April 30, 2005. Amended: Filed June 30, 2005, effective Jan. 30, 2006. Amended: Filed April 4, 2007, effective Nov. 30, 2007.
*Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003; 168.011, RSMo 1963, amended 1984; 168.021, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2003; 168.071, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003; 168.081, RSMo 1963, amended 1984, 2002; 168.400, RSMo 1985, amended 1990, 2002; and 168.405, RSMo 1985. |
