Section 282.27.3. Specific requirements for professional service license endorsements.

         27.3(1) Elementary professional school counselor.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement has not completed the teacher preparation coursework set forth in rule 281—79.15(256) but is authorized to serve as a professional school counselor in kindergarten and grades one through eight.

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

             (2)             Completion of an approved human relations component.

             (3)             Completion of an approved exceptional learner component.

            c.                Content. Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been a part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements to include:

             (1)             The competencies listed in 282—subparagraphs 13.28(26)“c”(1) to (11).

             (2)             The teaching and counseling practicum. The candidate will complete a preservice supervised practicum and an internship that meet the requirements set forth in 282—subparagraph 13.28(26)“c”(12).

         27.3(2) Secondary professional school counselor.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement has not completed the teacher preparation coursework set forth in rule 281—79.15(256) but is authorized to serve as a professional school counselor in grades five through twelve.

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

             (2)             Completion of an approved human relations component.

             (3)             Completion of an approved exceptional learner component.

            c.                Content. Completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been a part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements to include:

             (1)             The competencies listed in 282—subparagraphs 13.28(26)“c”(1) to (11).

             (2)             The teaching and counseling practicum. The candidate will complete a preservice supervised practicum and an internship that meet the requirements set forth in 282—subparagraph 13.28(26)“c”(12).

         27.3(3) School psychologist.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a school psychologist with pupils from birth to age 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8).

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             An applicant shall have completed a program of graduate study that is currently approved (or that was approved at the time of graduation) by the National Association of School Psychologists or the American Psychological Association, or be certified as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist by the National Association of School Psychologists, in preparation for service as a school psychologist through one of the following options:

            1.      Completion of a master’s degree with sufficient graduate semester hours beyond a baccalaureate degree to total 60; or

            2.      Completion of a specialist’s degree of at least 60 graduate semester hours with or without completion of a terminal master’s degree program; or

            3.      Completion of a doctoral degree program of at least 60 graduate semester hours with or without completion of a terminal master’s degree program or specialist’s degree program.

             (2)             The program shall include an approved human relations component.

             (3)             The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of students with disabilities and students who are gifted and talented.

            c.                School psychologist one-year Class A license.

             (1)             Requirements for a one-year Class A license. A nonrenewable Class A license valid for one year may be issued to an individual who must complete an internship or thesis as an aspect of an approved program in preparation for the school psychologist endorsement. The one-year Class A license may be issued under the following limited conditions:

            1.      Verification from the institution that the internship or thesis is a requirement for successful completion of the program.

            2.      Verification that the employment situation will be satisfactory for the internship experience.

            3.      Verification from the institution of the length of the approved and planned internship or the anticipated completion date of the thesis.

            4.      Verification of the evaluation processes for successful completion of the internship or thesis.

            5.      Verification that the internship or thesis is the only requirement remaining for successful completion of the approved program.

             (2)             Written documentation of the above requirements must be provided by the official at the institution where the individual is completing the approved school psychologist program and forwarded to the board of educational examiners with the application form for licensure.

         27.3(4) Speech-language pathologist. A person who meets the requirements set forth below may be issued an endorsement. Alternatively, a person may meet the requirements for a statement of professional recognition (SPR) issued by the board of educational examiners in this area as set forth in 282—Chapter 16.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a speech-language pathologist to pupils from birth to age 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8).

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             An applicant must hold a master’s degree in speech pathology.

             (2)             Content. An applicant must have completed the requirements in speech pathology and in the professional education sequence, i.e., 20 semester hours including student teaching/internship as a school speech-language pathologist. Courses in the following areas may be recognized for fulfilling the 20-hour sequence:

            1.      Curriculum courses (e.g., reading, methods, curriculum development).

            2.      Foundations (e.g., philosophy of education, foundations of education).

            3.      Educational measurements (e.g., school finance, tests and measurements, measures and evaluation of instruction).

            4.      Educational psychology (e.g., educational psychology, educational psychology measures, principles of behavior modification).

            5.      Courses in special education (e.g., introduction to special education, learning disabilities).

            6.      Child development courses (e.g., human growth and development, principles and theories of child development, history and theories of early childhood education).

Note: General education courses (e.g., introduction to psychology, sociology, history, literature, humanities) will not be credited toward fulfillment of the required 20 hours.

             (3)             The applicant must complete an approved human relations component.

             (4)             The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of individuals with disabilities and the gifted and talented.

         27.3(5) Professional service administrator.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a supervisor of special education support programs. However, an individual holding a statement of professional recognition is not eligible for the professional service administrator endorsement.

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             An applicant must hold a master’s degree in preparation for school psychology, speech/language pathology, audiology (or education of the hearing impaired), or social work.

             (2)             Content. The program shall include a minimum of 16 graduate semester hours to specifically include the following:

            1.      Consultation process in special or regular education.

            2.      Current issues in special education administration including school law/special education law.

            3.      Program evaluation.

            4.      Educational leadership.

            5.      Administration and supervision of special education.

            6.      Practicum: Special education administration. Note: This requirement may be waived based on two years of experience as a special education administrator.

            7.      School personnel administration.

            8.      Evaluator approval component.

            c.                Other. The applicant must:

             (1)             Have four years of support service in a school setting with special education students in the specific discipline area desired.

             (2)             Meet the practitioner licensure requirements of one of the following endorsements:

            1.      School audiologist (or hearing impaired at K-8 and 5-12).

            2.      School psychologist.

            3.      School social worker.

            4.      Speech-language pathologist.

         27.3(6) Director of special education of an area education agency.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a director of special education of an area education agency. Assistant directors are also required to hold this endorsement. However, an individual holding a statement of professional recognition is not eligible for the director of special education of an area education agency endorsement.

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             Degree—specialist or its equivalent. An applicant must hold a master’s degree plus at least 32 semester hours of planned graduate study in administration or special education beyond the master’s degree.

             (2)             Endorsement. An applicant must hold or meet the requirements for one of the following:

            1.      PK-12 principal and PK-12 supervisor of special education (see rule 282—18.9(272));

            2.      Supervisor of special education—instructional (see rule 282—15.5(272));

            3.      Professional service administrator (see subrule 27.3(5)); or

            4.      A letter of authorization for special education supervisor issued prior to October 1, 1988.

             (3)             Content. An applicant must have completed a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements to include the following:

            1.      Knowledge of federal, state and local fiscal policies related to education.

            2.      Knowledge of school plant/facility planning.

            3.      Knowledge of human resources management, including recruitment, personnel assistance and development, evaluations, and negotiations.

            4.      Knowledge of models, theories and philosophies that provide the basis for educational systems.

            5.      Knowledge of current issues in special education.

            6.      Knowledge of special education school law and legislative and public policy issues affecting children and families.

            7.      Knowledge of the powers and duties of the director of special education of an area education agency as delineated in Iowa Code section 273.5.

            8.      Practicum in administration and supervision of special education programs.

             (4)             Experience. An applicant must have three years of administrative experience as a PK-12 principal or PK-12 supervisor of special education.

             (5)             Competencies. Through completion of a sequence of courses and experiences which may have been part of, or in addition to, the degree requirements, the director of special education accomplishes the following:

            1.      Facilitates the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

            2.      Advocates, nurtures and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

            3.      Ensures management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.

            4.      Collaborates with educational staff, families and community members; responds to diverse community interests and needs; and mobilizes community resources.

            5.      Acts with integrity and fairness and in an ethical manner.

            6.      Understands, responds to, and influences the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.

            7.      Collaborates and assists in supporting integrated work of the entire agency.

            c.                Other.

             (1)             Option 1: Instructional. An applicant must meet the requirements for one special education teaching endorsement and have three years of teaching experience in special education.

             (2)             Option 2: Support. An applicant must meet the practitioner licensure requirements for one of the following endorsements and have three years of experience as a:

            1.      School audiologist;

            2.      School psychologist;

            3.      School social worker; or

            4.      Speech-language pathologist.

         27.3(7) School social worker. A person who meets the requirements set forth below may be issued an endorsement. Alternatively, a person may meet the requirements for a statement of professional recognition (SPR) issued by the board of educational examiners in this area as set forth in 282—Chapter 16.

            a.                Authorization. An individual who meets the requirements of 282—paragraph 15.7(5)“b” or 282—subrule 16.6(2) is authorized to serve as a school social worker to pupils from birth to age 21 (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8).

            b.                Endorsement requirements. An applicant must hold a master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work to include a minimum of 20 semester hours of coursework (including practicum experience) which demonstrates skills, knowledge, and competencies in the following areas:

             (1)             Social work.

            1.      Assessment (e.g., social, emotional, behavioral, and familial).

            2.      Intervention (e.g., individual, group, and family counseling).

            3.      Related studies (e.g., community resource coordination, multidiscipline teaming, organizational behavior, and research).

             (2)             Education.

            1.      General education (e.g., school law, foundations of education, methods, psychoeducational measurement, behavior management, child development).

            2.      Special education (e.g., exceptional children, psychoeducational measurement, behavior management, special education regulations, counseling school-age children).

             (3)             Practicum experience. A practicum experience in a school setting under the supervision of an experienced school social work practitioner is required. The practicum shall include experiences that lead to the development of professional identity and the disciplined use of self. These experiences will include: assessment, direct services to children and families, consultation, staffing, community liaison and documentation. If a person has served two years as a school social worker, the practicum experience can be waived.

             (4)             Completion of an approved human relations component is required.

             (5)             The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of students with disabilities and students who are gifted and talented.

         27.3(8) School audiologist. A person who meets the requirements set forth below may be issued an endorsement. Alternatively, a person may meet the requirements for a statement of professional recognition (SPR) issued by the board of educational examiners in this area as set forth in 282—Chapter 16.

            a.                Authorization. The holder of this endorsement is authorized to serve as a school audiologist to pupils from birth to age 21 who have hearing impairments (and to a maximum allowable age in accordance with Iowa Code section 256B.8).

            b.                Program requirements.

             (1)             An applicant must hold a master’s degree in audiology.

             (2)             Content. An applicant must complete the requirements in audiology and in the professional education sequence, i.e., 20 semester hours including student teaching/internship as a school audiologist. Courses in the following areas may be recognized for fulfilling the 20-hour sequence:

            1.      Curriculum courses (e.g., reading, methods, curriculum development).

            2.      Foundations (e.g., philosophy of education, foundations of education).

            3.      Educational measurements (e.g., school finance, tests and measurements, measures and evaluation of instruction).

            4.      Educational psychology (e.g., educational psychology, educational psychology measures, principles of behavior modification).

            5.      Courses in special education (e.g., introduction to special education, learning disabilities).

            6.      Child development courses (e.g., human growth and development, principles and theories of child development, history of early childhood education).

Note: General education courses (e.g., introduction to psychology, sociology, history, literature, humanities) will not be credited toward fulfillment of the required 20 hours.

             (3)             An applicant must complete an approved human relations component.

             (4)             The program must include preparation that contributes to the education of individuals with disabilities and the gifted and talented.

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