ARC 1322C
EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]
Adopted and Filed
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272.2, the Board of Educational Examiners hereby amends Chapter 22, “Authorizations,” Iowa Administrative Code.
Currently, the Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) program employs both certified and noncertified staff throughout the state. High school credit is given in most cases. This authorization allows all iJAG employees to have some level of certification. The required education coursework is offered by iJAG annually through mandatory training, and iJAG will be seeking a credit option. The Board will assist to ensure that the coursework meets the stated requirements. Candidates complete 18 days of training in their first year and 7 to 10 days annually in subsequent years.
Notice of Intended Action was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 1180C on November 13, 2013. A public hearing was held on December 4, 2013, with written comments accepted until December 6, 2013. No one attended the public hearing, and no written comments were received.
Subrules 22.7(4), 22.7(5) and 22.7(6) regarding validity, renewal, and revocation and suspension have been added to the rule that was published under Notice of Intended Action to mirror rules regarding other authorizations offered by the Board.
An agencywide waiver provision is available at 282—Chapter 6.
The Board of Educational Examiners adopted this rule on January 16, 2014.
After analysis and review of this rule making, there is no anticipated impact on jobs.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 272.2(1)“a.”
This rule will become effective March 26, 2014.
The following amendment is adopted.
	Adopt the following new rule 282—22.7(272):
282—22.7(272) iJAG authorization.
	22.7(1) Authorization. The Iowa jobs for America’s graduates (iJAG) authorization is provided to noneducators entering the education profession to teach iJAG coursework in grades 7-12.
	22.7(2) Application process. Any person interested in the iJAG authorization shall submit the application to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov.
	22.7(3) Requirements.
	a. 	The applicant must have completed a baccalaureate degree.
	b. 	Iowa division of criminal investigation background check. The applicant must have successfully completed an Iowa division of criminal investigation background check. The background check fee will be assessed to the applicant.
	c. 	National criminal history background check. The applicant must have successfully completed a national criminal history background check. The background check fee will be assessed to the applicant.
	d. 	The applicant must have completed a board of educational examiners-approved iJAG training program consisting of the following components and totaling a minimum of 40 clock hours annually:
	(1)	Instructional methods. Develop skills to effectively deliver project-based instruction in the iJAG core competencies.
	(2)	Curriculum. Develop skills to effectively develop curriculum, projects and other educational opportunities consistent with the goals of iJAG.
	(3)	Measurement and evaluation of programs and students. Analyze student data, administer testing, and monitor the following: basic skills, individualized development plans, attendance, graduation requirements, and course enrollment.
	(4)	Code of ethics. Develop an understanding of how to foster relationships with parents, students, school colleagues, and organizations in the larger community to support students’ learning and development and become aware of the board’s rules of professional practice and code of ethics.
	(5)	Diversity training for educators. Develop an understanding of and sensitivity to the values, beliefs, lifestyles and attitudes of individuals and the diverse groups found in a pluralistic society, including preparation that contributes to the education of individuals with disabilities and the gifted and talented.
	e. 	The applicant must obtain a recommendation from an iJAG administrator verifying that the organization wishes to hire the applicant.
	f. 	The applicant must be assigned a mentor by the hiring school district. The mentor must have four years of teaching experience.
	22.7(4) Validity. This authorization is valid for five years. No Class B license or license based on administrative decision may be issued to an applicant holding the iJAG authorization unless a teaching license is additionally obtained. No additional endorsement areas may be added to the iJAG authorization.
	22.7(5) Renewal. An applicant for renewal of the iJAG authorization must provide verification of completion of the following:
	a. 	Required iJAG training as verified through an iJAG administrator.
	b. 	Child and dependent adult abuse training as stated in 282—subrule 20.3(4).
	22.7(6) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holder of the iJAG authorization.
[Filed 1/23/14, effective 3/26/14]
[Published 2/19/14]
Editor’s Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 2/19/14.