S.D. Admin. R. 24:28:14:08

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:28:14:08 - Employer requirements

A public or Department-accredited school employing an individual with a special education alternative teaching certificate shall:

(1) Verify the applicant has three years of teaching experience in the past five years;

(2) Verify the applicant has a valid standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate;

(3) Provide mentorship by an individual with special education experience;

(4) Recommend the applicant for the special education alternative certificate endorsement;

(5) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate holder qualified to teach special education prior to hiring an applicant for the special education alternative certificate; and

(6) Recommend the special education alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:28:14:08

43 SDR 175, effective 7/3/2017

General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.