CHAPTER 22
AUTHORIZATIONS
[Prior to 1/14/09, see Educational Examiners Board[282] Ch 19]
282—22.1(272) Coaching authorization. A coaching authorization allows an individual to coach any sport in a middle school, junior high school, or high school.
	22.1(1) Application process. Any person interested in the coaching authorization shall submit records of credit to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation in terms of the required courses or contact hours. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners, online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/, or from institutions or agencies offering approved courses or contact hours.
	22.1(2) Requirements. Applicants for the coaching authorization shall have completed the following requirements:
	a. 	Credit hours. Applicants must complete credit hours in the following areas:
	(1)	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or 10 contact hours in a course relating to knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body in relation to physical activity.
	(2)	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or 10 contact hours in a course relating to knowledge and understanding of human growth and development of children and youth in relation to physical activity.
	(3)	Successful completion of 2 semester credit hours or 20 contact hours in a course relating to knowledge and understanding of the prevention and care of athletic injuries and medical and safety problems relating to physical activity.
	(4)	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or 10 contact hours relating to knowledge and understanding of the techniques and theory of coaching interscholastic athletics.
	(5)	Beginning on or after July 1, 2000, each applicant for an initial coaching authorization shall have successfully completed 1 semester credit hour or 15 contact hours in a course relating to the theory of coaching which must include at least 5 contact hours relating to the knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and legal responsibilities of coaches.
	(6)	Successful completion of the concussion training approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
	b. 	Minimum age or diploma. Applicants must have attained a minimum of 18 years. Applicants must also:
	(1)	Possess a minimum of:
	1.	A high school diploma,
	2.	A graduate equivalent diploma, or
	3.	Home school completion verified by the executive director; or
	(2)	Be 20 years of age or older.
	c. 	Background check. Applicants must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	22.1(3) Validity. The coaching authorization shall be valid for five years.
	22.1(4) Renewal. The authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of:
	a. 	Renewal activities. Applicants for renewal of a coaching authorization must:
	(1)	Successfully complete five planned renewal activities/courses related to athletic coaching approved in accordance with guidelines approved by the board of educational examiners. Additionally, each applicant for the renewal of a coaching authorization shall have completed one renewal activity/course relating to the knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and legal responsibilities of coaches.
	(2)	Annually complete the concussion training approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Completion of the concussion training may be waived if the applicant is not serving as a coach. Attendance at the annual concussion training may be used for a maximum of one planned activity/course required in 22.1(4)“a”(1).
	(3)	Complete child and dependent adult abuse training. Every renewal applicant must submit documentation of completion of the child and dependent adult abuse training approved by the state abuse education review panel. This certification may be used for a maximum of one planned activity/course required in 22.1(4)“a”(1). A waiver of this requirement may apply if a person is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or of the United States.
	b. 	A one-year extension of the applicant’s coaching authorization may be issued if all requirements for the renewal of the coaching authorization have not been met. The applicant must complete the concussion training approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union before serving as a coach. The one-year extension is not renewable. The fee for this extension is found in 282—Chapter 12.
	22.1(5) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the coaching authorization. An ethics complaint may be filed if a practitioner begins coaching a sport without current concussion training.
	22.1(6) Approval of courses. Each institution of higher education, private college or university, merged area school or area education agency wishing to offer the semester credit or contact hours for the coaching authorization must submit course descriptions for each offering to the board of educational examiners for approval. After initial approval, any changes by agencies or institutions in course offerings shall be filed with the board of educational examiners.
[ARC 0865C, IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13; ARC 0866C, IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15; ARC 2588C, IAB 6/22/16, effective 7/27/16]
282—22.2(272) Substitute authorization. A substitute authorization allows an individual to substitute in grades PK-12 for no more than 5 consecutive days and no more than 10 days in a 30-day period in one job assignment for a regularly assigned teacher who is absent, except in the driver’s education classroom. A school district administrator may file a written request with the board for an extension of the 10-day limit in one job assignment on the basis of documented need and benefit to the instructional program. The licensure committee will review the request and provide a written decision either approving or denying the request. An individual who holds a paraeducator certificate without a bachelor’s degree and completes the substitute authorization program is authorized to substitute only in the special education classroom in which the individual paraeducator is employed. For these individuals, the authorization will appear on the paraeducator certificate and will not include separate renewal requirements.
	22.2(1) Application process. Any person interested in the substitute authorization shall submit records of credit to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation in terms of the required courses or contact hours. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners, online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/ or from institutions or agencies offering approved courses or contact hours.
	a. 	Requirements. Applicants for the substitute authorization shall meet the following requirements:
	(1)	Authorization program. Applicants must complete a board of educational examiners-approved substitute authorization program consisting of the following components and totaling a minimum of 15 clock hours:
	1.	Classroom management. This component includes an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
	2.	Strategies for learning. This component includes understanding and using a variety of learning strategies to encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
	3.	Diversity. This component includes understanding how students differ in their approaches to learning and creating learning opportunities that are equitable and are adaptable to diverse learners.
	4.	Ethics. This component includes fostering relationships with parents, school colleagues, and organizations in the larger community to support students’ learning and development and to be aware of the board’s rules of professional practice and competent performance.
	(2)	Degree or certificate. Applicants must have achieved at least one of the following:
	1.	Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
	2.	Completed an approved paraeducator certification program and hold a paraeducator certificate.
	(3)	Minimum age. Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 21 years.
	(4)	Background check. Applicants must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	b. 	Validity. The substitute authorization shall be valid for five years.
	c. 	Renewal. The authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of:
	(1)	Renewal units. Applicants for renewal of the substitute authorization must provide verification of a minimum of two semester hours of renewal credits.
	(2)	Child and dependent adult abuse training. Every renewal applicant must submit documentation of completion of the child and dependent adult abuse training approved by the state abuse education review panel. A waiver of this requirement may apply under the following conditions with appropriate documentation of any of the following:
	1.	A person is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or of the United States.
	2.	The application of this requirement would impose an undue hardship on the person for whom the waiver is requested.
	3.	A person is practicing a licensed profession outside this state.
	4.	A person is otherwise subject to circumstances that would preclude the person from satisfying the approved child and dependent adult abuse training in this state.
	5.	The person has previously renewed a license or another authorization issued by the board of educational examiners and, at that time, reported the completion, within the past five years, of child and dependent adult abuse training approved by the state abuse education review panel.
	22.2(2) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the substitute authorization.
	22.2(3) Approval of courses. Each institution of higher education, private college or university, merged area school or area education agency wishing to offer the semester credit or contact hours for the substitute authorization must submit course descriptions for each offering to the board of educational examiners for approval. After initial approval, any changes by agencies or institutions in course offerings shall be filed with the board of educational examiners.
[ARC 7745B, IAB 5/6/09, effective 6/10/09; ARC 0865C, IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13; ARC 1087C, IAB 10/16/13, effective 11/20/13; ARC 1720C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15; ARC 2528C, IAB 5/11/16, effective 6/15/16]
282—22.3(272) School business official authorization.
	22.3(1) Application for authorization. Effective July 1, 2012, a person who is interested in a school business official authorization will be required to apply for an authorization.
	22.3(2) Responsibilities. A school business official authorization allows an individual to perform, supervise, and be responsible for the overall financial operation of a local school district.
	22.3(3) Application process. Any person interested in the school business official authorization shall submit records of credit to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation in terms of the required courses or contact hours. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners, online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/, or from institutions or agencies offering approved courses or contact hours.
	22.3(4) Specific requirements for an initial school business official authorization. Applicants for an initial school business official authorization shall have completed the following requirements:
	a. 	Education. Applicants must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in business or accounting or 60 semester hours of coursework in business or accounting of which 9 semester hours must be in accounting.
If the applicant has not completed 9 semester hours in accounting but has 6 or more semester hours in accounting, the applicant may be issued a temporary school business official authorization valid for one year.
	(1)	A temporary initial school business official authorization may be issued if requested by the district. A district administrator may file a written request with the executive director for an exception to the minimum content requirements on the basis of documented need and benefit to the district. The executive director will review the request and provide a written decision either approving or denying the request.
	(2)	If the 9 semester hours of accounting are not completed within the time allowed, the applicant will not be eligible for the initial school business official authorization.
	(3)	If the applicant received a temporary school business official authorization, then the initial school business official authorization shall not exceed one year.
	b. 	Minimum age. Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 18 years.
	c. 	Background check. Applicants must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	22.3(5) Specific requirements for a standard school business official authorization.
	a. 	A standard school business official authorization will be valid for three years and may be issued to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in subrules 22.3(3) to 22.3(5).
	b. 	Requirements.
	(1)	Applicants must complete 9 semester hours or the equivalent (1 semester hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours) in an approved program in the following areas/competencies:
	1.	Accounting (GAAP) concepts: fund accounting, account codes, Uniform Financial Accounting.
	2.	Accounting cycles: budgets, payroll/benefits, purchasing/inventory, cash, receipts, disbursements, financial reporting, investments.
	3.	Technology: management of accounting systems, proficiency in understanding and use of systems technology and related programs.
	4.	Regulatory: Uniform Administrative Procedures Manual, school policies and procedures, administrative procedures, public records law, records management, school law, employment law, construction and bidding law.
	5.	Personal skills: effective communication and interpersonal skills, ethical conduct, information management, ability to analyze and evaluate, ability to recognize and safeguard confidential information, and accurate and timely performance.
	(2)	Applicants shall demonstrate completion of or competency in the following:
	1.	A board of educational examiners ethics program.
	2.	A mentoring program as described in 281—Chapter 81.
	3.	The promotion of the value of the school business official’s fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayer.
	22.3(6) Validity.
	a. 	The initial school business official authorization shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance.
	b. 	The standard school business official authorization shall be valid for three years, and it shall expire three years from the date of issuance on the last day of the practitioner’s birth month.
	22.3(7) Renewal. The authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of:
	a. 	Renewal activities.
	(1)	In addition to the child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training listed below, the applicant for renewal must complete 4 semester hours of credit or the equivalent contact hours (1 semester hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours) within the three-year licensure period.
	(2)	Failure to complete requirements for renewal will require a petition for waiver from the board.
	b. 	Child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training. Every renewal applicant must submit documentation of completion of the child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training approved by the state abuse education review panel. A waiver of this requirement may apply under any of the following appropriately documented conditions:
	(1)	The person is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or of the United States.
	(2)	The application of this requirement would impose an undue hardship on the person for whom the waiver is requested.
	(3)	The person is practicing in a licensed profession outside this state.
	(4)	The person is otherwise subject to circumstances that would preclude the person from satisfying the approved child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training in this state.
	(5)	The person has previously renewed a license or another authorization issued by the board of educational examiners and, at that time, reported the completion, within the past five years, of child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training approved by the state abuse education review panel.
	22.3(8) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the school business official authorization.
	22.3(9) Approval of courses. Each institution of higher education, private college or university, merged area school or area education agency and professional organization that wishes to offer the semester credit hours or contact hours for the school business official authorization must submit course descriptions for each offering to the board of educational examiners for approval. After initial approval, any changes by agencies or institutions in course offerings shall be filed with the board of educational examiners.
[ARC 9572B, IAB 6/29/11, effective 8/3/11; ARC 0869C, IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13; ARC 1719C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15]
282—22.4(272) Licenses—issue dates, corrections, duplicates, and fraud.
	22.4(1) Issue date on original authorization. An authorization is valid only from and after the date of issuance.
	22.4(2) Correcting authorization. If an applicant notifies board staff of a typographical or clerical error on the authorization within 30 days of the date of the board’s mailing of an authorization, a corrected authorization shall be issued without charge to the applicant. If notification of a typographical or clerical error is made more than 30 days after the date of the board’s mailing of an authorization, a corrected authorization shall be issued upon receipt of the fee for issuance of a duplicate authorization. For purposes of this rule, typographical or clerical errors include misspellings, errors in the expiration date of an authorization, or errors in the type of authorization issued.
	22.4(3) Duplicate authorization. Upon application and payment of the fee set out in 282—Chapter 12, a duplicate authorization shall be issued.
	22.4(4) Fraud in procurement or renewal of authorization. Fraud in procurement or renewal of an authorization or falsifying records for authorization purposes will constitute grounds for filing a complaint with the board of educational examiners.
[ARC 9572B, IAB 6/29/11, effective 8/3/11]
282—22.5(272) Preliminary native language teaching authorization.
	22.5(1) Authorization. The preliminary native language teaching authorization is provided to noneducators entering the education profession to teach their native language as a foreign language in grades K-6 or grades 7-12.
	22.5(2) Application process. Any person interested in the preliminary native language teaching 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/.
	22.5(3) Requirements.
	a. 	The applicant must have completed a baccalaureate degree.
	b. 	Background check. The applicant must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	c. 	The applicant must obtain a recommendation from a school district administrator verifying that the school district wishes to hire the applicant. Before the applicant is hired, the school district administrator must verify that a diligent search was completed to hire a fully licensed teacher for the position.
	d. 	During the term of the authorization, the applicant must complete board-approved training in the following:
	(1)	Methods and techniques of teaching. Develop skills to use a variety of learning strategies that encourage students’ development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. The methods course must include specific methods and techniques of teaching a foreign language and must be appropriate for the level of endorsement.
	(2)	Curriculum development. Develop an understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and create learning opportunities that are equitable and adaptable to diverse learners.
	(3)	Measurement and evaluation of programs and students. Develop skills to use a variety of authentic assessments to measure student progress.
	(4)	Classroom management. Develop an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior which creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interactions, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
	(5)	Code of ethics. Develop an understanding of how to foster relationships with parents, 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.
	(6)	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 be assigned a mentor by the hiring school district. The mentor must have four years of teaching experience in a related subject area.
	f. 	Assessment of native language. The applicant must provide verification of successfully passing the Iowa-mandated assessment(s) by meeting the minimum score set by the Iowa department of education. The cut score may not be waived by the board.
	22.5(4) Validity. This authorization is valid for three years. No Class B licenses may be issued to applicants holding the preliminary native language teaching authorization. No additional endorsement areas may be added unless the requirements in 22.5(3) are met.
	22.5(5) Renewal. The authorization is nonrenewable.
	22.5(6) Conversion. The preliminary native language teaching authorization may be converted to a native language teaching authorization. The applicant must provide official transcripts verifying the completion of the coursework required in 22.5(3)“d.”
	22.5(7) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the preliminary native language teaching authorization. If a school district hires an applicant without a valid preliminary native language teaching authorization, a complaint may be filed against the teacher and the superintendent of the school district.
	22.5(8) Approval of courses. Each institution of higher education, private college or university, community college or area education agency wishing to offer the training for the preliminary native language teaching authorization must submit course descriptions for each offering to the board of educational examiners for approval. After initial approval, any changes by agencies or institutions in course offerings shall be filed with the board of educational examiners.
[ARC 0562C, IAB 1/23/13, effective 2/27/13; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15]
282—22.6(272) Native language teaching authorization.
	22.6(1) Authorization. The native language teaching authorization allows an individual to teach the individual’s native language as a foreign language in grades K-8 or grades 5-12.
	22.6(2) Application process. Any person interested in the native language teaching authorization shall submit an 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/.
	22.6(3) Requirements. Applicants must:
	a. 	Hold a preliminary native language teaching authorization and meet the conversion requirements for the native language teaching authorization, or
	b. 	Hold an Iowa teaching license and provide verification of successfully passing the Iowa-mandated assessment(s) by meeting the minimum score set by the Iowa department of education. The cut score may not be waived by the board. Applicants who hold an Iowa teaching license must also obtain a recommendation from a school district administrator verifying that the school district wishes to hire the applicant. Before the applicant is hired, the school district administrator must verify that a diligent search was completed to hire a fully licensed teacher with the proper endorsement for the position.
	22.6(4) Validity. This authorization is valid for five years. No Class B licenses may be issued to an applicant holding the native language teaching authorization unless a teaching license is additionally obtained. No additional endorsement areas may be added to the native language teaching authorization.
	22.6(5) Renewal.
	a. 	Applicants must meet the renewal requirements set forth in rule 282—20.3(272) and 282—subrule 20.5(2).
	b. 	A one-year extension may be issued if all requirements for the renewal of the native language teaching authorization have not been met. This one-year extension is not renewable.
	22.6(6) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the native language teaching authorization. If a school district hires an applicant without the proper licensure or endorsement, a complaint may be filed.
[ARC 1721C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]
282—22.7(272) School administration manager authorization.
	22.7(1) Application for authorization. Effective July 1, 2014, a person who is interested in a school administration manager authorization will be required to apply for an authorization. The following persons must obtain an authorization:
	a. 	A Model 1 SAM, a person who is hired to be a full-time SAM and who is authorized to assume the responsibilities of a SAM;
	b. 	A Model 2 SAM, a person whose position in the school is reconfigured to include the responsibilities of being a SAM and is authorized as a SAM; and
	c. 	A Model 3 SAM, a person who is a secretary/administrative assistant and is also authorized as a SAM.
	22.7(2) Responsibilities. A school administration manager authorization allows an individual to assist a school administrator in performing noninstructional, administrative-type duties.
	22.7(3) Application process. Any person interested in the school administration manager authorization shall submit to the board of educational examiners an application which includes a written verification of employment from a school district administrator. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/.
	22.7(4) Specific requirements for an initial school administration manager authorization. Applicants for an initial school administration manager authorization shall have completed the following requirements:
	a. 	Education. Applicanats must hold a high school degree or general equivalency diploma.
	b. 	Minimum age. Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 18 years.
	c. 	Background check. Applicants must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	22.7(5) Specific requirements for a standard school administration manager authorization. The initial school administration manager authorization shall be converted to the standard school administration manager authorization provided the following requirements are met.
	a. 	Training. A school administration manager shall attend an approved training program at the onset of the individual’s hire as a school administration manager. The training for school administration managers is set forth in 281—subrule 82.7(2).
	b. 	Experience. An applicant shall complete one year of experience as a school administration manager in an Iowa school. The supervising administrator shall verify this experience and the applicant’s completion of the required competencies.
	c. 	Competencies. Applicants shall demonstrate completion of or competency in the following:
	(1)	Each school administration manager shall demonstrate competence in technology appropriate to the school administration manager position. The school administration manager will:
	1.	Become proficient in the use of the approved time-tracking software tool;
	2.	Schedule the administrator’s time using the approved software, update and reconcile the calendar daily, and attempt to pre-calendar the administrator at or above the administrator’s goal; and
	3.	Regularly schedule, review, and reflect with the administrator on the graphs and data provided through the software.
	(2)	Each school administration manager shall demonstrate appropriate personal skills. The school administration manager:
	1.	Is an effective communicator with all stakeholders, including but not limited to colleagues, community members, parents, and students;
	2.	Works effectively with employees, students, and stakeholders.
	3.	Maintains confidentiality when dealing with student, parent, and staff issues;
	4.	Clearly understands the administrator’s philosophy of behavior expectations and consequences; and
	5.	Maintains an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
	22.7(6) Validity.
	a. 	The initial school administration manager authorization shall be valid for three years.
	b. 	The standard school administration manager authorization shall be valid for five years.
	22.7(7) Renewal.
	a. 	The initial school administration manager authorization may be renewed once if the applicant has not previously had employment as a school administration manager but can at the time of application provide evidence of employment as a school administration manager.
	b. 	The standard school administration manager authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of the following:
	(1)	Renewal activities. The applicant for renewal must complete three semester hours of credit through authorized SAM training or online training courses approved by the board of educational examiners in collaboration with the department of education.
	(2)	Child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training. Every renewal applicant must submit documentation of completion of the child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training approved by the state abuse education review panel. A waiver of this requirement may apply under any of the following appropriately documented conditions:
	1.	The person is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or of the United States.
	2.	The person has previously renewed a license or another authorization issued by the board of educational examiners and, at that time, reported the completion, within the past five years, of child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training approved by the state abuse education review panel.
	22.7(8) Extension. A one-year extension of the school administration manager authorization may be issued if the applicant does not meet the renewal requirements. The applicant must secure the signature of the superintendent or designee before the extension will be issued.
	22.7(9) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the school administration manager authorization.
	22.7(10) Approval of courses. Each institution of higher education, private college or university, community college, area education agency and professional organization that wishes to offer the semester credit hours for the school administration manager authorization must submit course descriptions for each offering to the board of educational examiners for approval. After initial approval, any changes by agencies or institutions in course offerings shall be filed with the board of educational examiners.
[ARC 1086C, IAB 10/16/13, effective 11/20/13; ARC 1542C, IAB 7/23/14, effective 8/27/14; ARC 1721C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15]
282—22.8(272) iJAG authorization.
	22.8(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.
	22.8(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.
	22.8(3) Requirements.
	a. 	The applicant must have completed a baccalaureate degree.
	b. 	Background check. The applicant must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	c. 	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.
	d. 	The applicant must obtain a recommendation from an iJAG administrator verifying that the organization wishes to hire the applicant.
	e. 	The applicant must be assigned a mentor by the hiring school district. The mentor must have four years of teaching experience.
	22.8(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.
	22.8(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).
	22.8(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.
[ARC 1322C, IAB 2/19/14, effective 3/26/14; ARC 1721C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15]
282—22.9(272) Requirements for the career and technical secondary authorization.
	22.9(1) Authorization. This authorization is provided to noneducators entering the education profession to instruct in occupations and specialty fields that are recognized in career and technical service areas and career cluster areas.
	22.9(2) Application process. Any person interested in the career and technical secondary 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/.
	22.9(3) Specific requirements for the initial career and technical secondary authorization.
	a. 	The applicant must meet the background check requirements for licensure set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	b. 	The applicant must obtain a recommendation from a school district administrator verifying that the school district wishes to hire the applicant.
	c. 	An applicant for this authorization must have completed 6,000 hours of recent and relevant career and technical experience in the teaching endorsement area sought. If the candidate also holds a bachelor’s degree, the experience requirement is 4,000 hours. This experience shall have been accrued within the ten years prior to the date of application. Experience that does not meet these criteria may be considered at the discretion of the executive director. In subjects for which state registration, certification or licensure is required, the applicant must hold the appropriate license, registration or certificate before the initial career and technical secondary authorization or the career and technical secondary authorization will be issued.
	d. 	The applicant must provide documentation of completion of a code of professional conduct and ethics training approved by the board of educational examiners.
	e. 	Coursework requirements.
	(1)	Applicants must commit to complete the following requirements within the term of the initial authorization. Coursework must be completed for college credit from a regionally accredited institution.
	1.	A new teachers’ workshop of a minimum of 30 clock hours and specified competencies, to be completed during the term of the initial authorization.
	2.	Coursework in the methods and techniques of career and technical education.
	3.	Coursework in course and curriculum development.
	4.	Coursework in the measurement and evaluation of programs and students.
	5.	An approved human relations course.
	6.	Coursework in the instruction of exceptional learners to include the education of individuals with disabilities and the gifted and talented.
	(2)	Applicants who believe that their previous college coursework meets the coursework requirements in 22.9(3)“e”(1) may have the specific requirements waived. Transcripts or other supporting data should be provided to a teacher educator at one of the institutions which has an approved teacher education program. The results of the competency determination shall be forwarded with recommendations to the board of educational examiners. Board personnel will make final determination as to the competencies mastered and cite coursework which yet needs to be completed, if any.
	22.9(4) Validity—initial authorization. The initial career and technical secondary authorization is valid for three years.
	22.9(5) Renewal. The initial career and technical secondary authorization may be renewed once if the candidate can demonstrate that coursework progress has been made.
	22.9(6) Conversion. The initial career and technical secondary authorization may be converted to a career and technical secondary authorization if the applicant has met the following:
	a. 	Completion of the required coursework set forth in paragraph 22.9(3)“e.”
	b. 	Documentation of completion of a code of professional conduct and ethics training approved by the board of educational examiners. The training must be completed after the issuance of the initial authorization and no more than three years prior to the date of application.
	22.9(7) Specific requirements for the career and technical secondary authorization.
	a. 	This authorization is valid for five years.
	b. 	An applicant for this authorization must first meet the requirements for the initial career and technical secondary authorization.
	c. 	Renewal requirements for the career and technical secondary authorization. Applicants for renewal must meet the requirements set forth in 282—subrule 20.5(1) and 282—paragraphs 20.5(2)“a” to “d.”
	22.9(8) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the initial career and technical secondary authorization or the career and technical secondary authorization. If a school district hires an applicant without a valid license or authorization, a complaint may be filed against the teacher and the superintendent of the school district.
[ARC 2015C, IAB 6/10/15, effective 7/15/15]
282—22.10(272) Activities administration authorization. An activities administration authorization allows an individual to administer any pupil activity program in a K-12 school setting.
	22.10(1) Application process. Any person interested in the activities administration authorization shall submit an application and records of credit to the board of educational examiners for an evaluation of the required courses or contact hours. Application materials are available from the office of the board of educational examiners online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov.
	a. 	Requirements. Applicants for the activities administration authorization shall meet the following requirements:
	(1)	Degree. A baccalaureate degree or higher in athletic administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.
	(2)	Credit hours. Applicants must complete credit hours or courses offered by the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in the following areas:
	1.	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of risk management, Title IX, sexual harassment, hazing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and employment law as they pertain to the role of the activities administrator.
	2.	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of activities administration foundations including philosophy, leadership, professional programs and activities administration principles, strategies and methods.
	3.	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of the role of the activities director in supporting and developing sports medicine programs, management of athletic player equipment, concussion assessment and proper fitting of athletic protective equipment, and sports field safety.
	4.	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course relating to knowledge and understanding of the techniques and theory of coaching concepts and strategies for interscholastic budget and concepts and strategies for interscholastic fundraising.
	5.	Successful completion of 1 semester credit hour or LTI course, approved by the board, relating to the assessment and evaluation of interscholastic athletic programs and personnel, dealing with challenging personalities, and administration of professional growth programs for interscholastic personnel.
	6.	Successful completion of the concussion training approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.
	b. 	Minimum age. Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 21 years.
	c. 	Background check. Applicants must complete the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).
	22.10(2) Validity. The activities administration authorization shall be valid for five years.
	22.10(3) Renewal.
	a. 	The authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of the following renewal activities:
	(1)	Applicants for renewal of an activities administration authorization must complete one of the following professional development options:
	1.	Document attendance at one state IHSADA convention and one LTI course relating to the knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and legal responsibilities of activities administrators.
	2.	Complete three LTI courses.
	3.	Complete 2 semester hours of college credit from a regionally accredited institution.
	4.	Complete 2 licensure renewal credits from an approved provider.
	(2)	Applicants for renewal of an activities authorization must complete child and dependent adult abuse training as stated in 282—subrule 20.3(4).
	b. 	A one-year extension of the applicant’s activities administration authorization may be issued if all requirements for the renewal of the activities administrator authorization have not been met. The one-year extension is nonrenewable.
	22.10(4) Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall be applicable to the holders of the activities administration authorization.
[ARC 1718C, IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14; ARC 2230C, IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15]
282—22.11(272) Extension. For authorizations established in this chapter, a one-year extension may be issued if the applicant does not meet the requirements for authorization conversion or renewal. The applicant shall secure the signature of the superintendent or designee of the applicant’s employer and shall submit all required materials before the extension will be issued. This one-year extension is nonrenewable.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 272.31.
[ARC 2121C, IAB 9/2/15, effective 10/7/15]
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 272.
[Filed 12/24/08, Notice 10/22/08—published 1/14/09, effective 2/18/09]
[Filed ARC 7745B (Notice ARC 7329B, IAB 11/5/08), IAB 5/6/09, effective 6/10/09]
[Filed ARC 9572B (Notice ARC 9381B, IAB 2/23/11), IAB 6/29/11, effective 8/3/11]
[Filed ARC 0562C (Notice ARC 0443C, IAB 11/14/12), IAB 1/23/13, effective 2/27/13]
[Filed ARC 0865C (Notice ARC 0676C, IAB 4/3/13), IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13]
[Filed ARC 0866C (Notice ARC 0696C, IAB 5/1/13), IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13]
[Filed ARC 0869C (Notice ARC 0704C, IAB 5/1/13), IAB 7/24/13, effective 8/28/13]
[Filed ARC 1086C (Notice ARC 0877C, IAB 7/24/13), IAB 10/16/13, effective 11/20/13]
[Filed ARC 1087C (Notice ARC 0878C, IAB 7/24/13), IAB 10/16/13, effective 11/20/13]
[Filed ARC 1322C (Notice ARC 1180C, IAB 11/13/13), IAB 2/19/14, effective 3/26/14]
[Filed ARC 1542C (Notice ARC 1379C, IAB 3/19/14), IAB 7/23/14, effective 8/27/14]
[Filed ARC 1720C (Notice ARC 1552C, IAB 7/23/14), IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]
[Filed ARC 1719C (Notice ARC 1551C, IAB 7/23/14), IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]
[Filed ARC 1721C (Notice ARC 1604C, IAB 9/3/14), IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]
[Filed ARC 1718C (Notice ARC 1605C, IAB 9/3/14), IAB 11/12/14, effective 12/17/14]
[Filed ARC 2015C (Notice ARC 1917C, IAB 3/18/15), IAB 6/10/15, effective 7/15/15]
[Filed ARC 2121C (Notice ARC 2024C, IAB 6/10/15), IAB 9/2/15, effective 10/7/15]
[Filed ARC 2230C (Notice ARC 2130C, IAB 9/2/15), IAB 11/11/15, effective 12/16/15]
[Filed ARC 2528C (Notice ARC 2411C, IAB 2/17/16), IAB 5/11/16, effective 6/15/16]
[Filed ARC 2588C (Notice ARC 2445C, IAB 3/16/16), IAB 6/22/16, effective 7/27/16]