TITLE

Limited Teaching License

HISTORY

Adopted by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) in 1999.

MOTIVATION

The Limited Teaching License is issued for one or more highly specialized subjects of instruction for which TSPC does not issue a specific endorsement. An example would be dance.

SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

Highly specialized subjects of instruction for which TSPC does not issue a specific endorsement. An example would be dance.

WHO OPERATES

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

To be eligible for a Limited Teaching License the applicant must

1. Have an accredited associates degree or its approved equivalent in objectively evaluated post-secondary education related to the intended subject of instruction.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable civil rights laws.
3. Furnish fingerprints in the manner prescribed by TSPC.
4. Apply jointly with an employing school district.
5. Submit a job description and qualifications summarized on a resume.

The co-applicant district must

1. Provide its particular need in relation to the co-applicant teacher's qualifications.
2. Agree to provide a mentor during the first year of the assignment.
3. Attest that circumstances prevent hiring a suitable teacher holding any other full-time license appropriate for the role to be filled.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

During the life of the first Limited Teaching License the candidate must

1. 1. Obtain a passing score on the TSPC approved test of basic skills.
2. 2. Obtain a passing score on a test of knowledge of US and Oregon civil rights laws at the conclusion of a course or workshop approved by TSPC.

NO. OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

Not applicable.

WHO EVALUATES

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

LENGTH OF TIME

The Limited Teaching License is valid for three years and is renewable under the conditions stated in "Program Description."