Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.05.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 13A.12.05.04 - Superintendents

A. Superintendent I.

(1) This license qualifies an individual to be assigned as a county deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent or associate superintendent through either Traditional or Reciprocal Licensure.

(2) An applicant for Traditional Licensure shall meet the education and experience requirements.

(3) Education Requirements for Traditional Licensure. The applicant shall have:

(a) A master's degree from an institution of higher education;

(b) Completed one of the following:

(i) A Department-approved program which leads to licensure as a superintendent;

(ii) A program offered by an institution of higher education leading to licensure as a superintendent in the state in which the institution is located; or

(iii) 45 semester hours of graduate coursework, including a minimum of 15 semester hours in education administration taken at an institution of higher education. Graduate coursework earned under §A(3)(a) of this regulation may be applied toward the 45 required semester hours; and

(c) 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.

(4) Experience Requirements for Traditional Licensure. The applicant shall have:

(a) 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a licensed specialist as defined in COMAR 13A.12.03 in a pre-kindergarten-12 setting; and

(b) 24 months of effective administrative or supervisory experience in a pre-kindergarten-12 setting.

(5) Requirements for Reciprocal Licensure. A deputy, associate, or assistant superintendent who enters Maryland from another state may obtain a Superintendent I license if that individual:

(a) Holds a valid professional state license in a like or comparable area;

(b) Presents verification of at least 36 months of effective performance as a deputy, associate, or assistant superintendent during the past 7 years; and

(c) Completes 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.

B. Superintendent II.

(1) This license qualifies an individual to be a county superintendent through either Traditional or Reciprocal Licensure.

(2) An applicant for Traditional Licensure shall meet the education and experience requirements.

(3) Education Requirements for Traditional Licensure. The applicant shall have:

(a) A master's degree from an institution of higher education;

(b) Have completed one of the following:

(i) A Department-approved program which leads to licensure as a superintendent to include coursework covering public school administration, supervision, and methods of teaching;

(ii) A program offered by an institution of higher education leading to licensure as a superintendent in the state in which the institution is located to include coursework covering public school administration, supervision, and methods of teaching; or

(iii) 60 semester hours of graduate coursework, including a minimum of 24 semester hours in education administration taken at an institution of higher education, to include public school administration, supervision, and methods of teaching. Graduate coursework earned under §B(3)(a) of this regulation may be applied toward the 60 required semester hours; and

(c) 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.

(4) Experience Requirements for Traditional Licensure. The applicant shall have:

(a) 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a licensed specialist as defined in COMAR 13A.12.03 in a pre-kindergarten-12 setting; and

(b) 24 months of effective administrative or supervisory experience in a pre-kindergarten-12 setting.

(5) Requirements for Reciprocal Licensure. A superintendent who enters Maryland from another state may obtain a Superintendent II license if that individual:

(a) Holds a valid professional state license in a like or comparable area;

(b) Presents verification of at least 36 months of effective performance as a superintendent during the past 7 years;

(c) Presents verification of 2 years of graduate work at an institution of higher education, to include coursework covering public school administration, supervision, and methods of teaching; and

(d) Completes 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.05.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective November 7, 1994 (21:22 Md. R. 1879); adopted effective 51:5 Md. R. 231, eff. 4/1/2024.