Section 92-24-005 - Administrative Endorsements005.01Curriculum Supervisor005.01A Grade Levels: PK-12005.01B Endorsement Type: Field/Administrative005.01C Persons with this endorsement may assist in or supervise the development of curriculum programs for students in prekindergarten through grade 12.005.01D This endorsement is available for placement on a Nebraska certificate only for those individuals who held this endorsement, or are recommended for the endorsement by a standard institution of higher education prior to August 1, 2020. Standard institutions of higher education will not be able to recommend this endorsement for placement on a certificate after August 1, 2020.005.02Principal005.02A Grade Levels: PK-12, PK-8, or 6-12 7-42005.02B Endorsement Type: Field/Administrative005.02C Persons with this endorsement may serve in all general administrative and supervisory capacities in Nebraska schools as a principal at the grade levels for which the program preparation was completed.005.02D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement requires 36 graduate semester hours of credit in an approved program in educational administration. Thirty-six (36) graduate semester hours are required for a principal endorsement when completing a PK-8 or 6-12 endorsement. Those seeking a PK-12 principal endorsement must complete a minimum of nine (9) additional credit hours or a total of forty-five (45) graduate semester hours. The focus of the additional nine (9) credit hours must be specific to the new level.005.02D1 The applicant for this endorsement must have two (2) years of teaching experience in an approved/accredited elementary, middle, and/or secondary schools; and005.02D2 Internship/Field Experiences: This endorsement requires 250 clock hours of internship/field experiences in approved or accredited elementary, middle, or secondary schools. These hours must be completed at each of the level(s) for the endorsement(s) being sought.005.02E Endorsement Program Requirements: Standard institutions of higher education offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.005.02F The applicant will be required to submit a passing score for the applicable content test as set forth by the Board.005.03Special Education Supervisor005.03A Grade Levels: Birth through Grade 12005.03B Endorsement Type: Field/Administrative005.03C Persons with this endorsement may serve in all special education administrative and supervisory roles in Nebraska schools providing services for students with disabilities, birth through age 21.005.03D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement requires a minimum of 36 graduate semester hours related to educational leadership and special education administration coursework, and includes an internship experience in special education supervision.005.03D1 Additional requirements: For admission to the program of study leading to this endorsement, the applicant must have or be eligible to hold a valid regular teaching certificate with a special education endorsement; and005.03D2 Have completed two (2) years of teaching in an approved or accredited school system.005.03E Endorsement Program Requirements: Standard institutions of higher education offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.005.03F The applicant will be required to submit a passing score for the applicable content test as set forth by the Board.005.04Superintendent005.04A Grade Levels: PK-12005.04B. Endorsement Type: Field/Administrative005.04C Persons with this endorsement may serve in all general administrative and supervisory capacities in Nebraska schools as superintendent, principal, or other administrative roles at all levels.005.04D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement requires a Master's degree and completion of an educational specialist, doctoral program, or other state-approved program for the preparation of a school superintendent with a minimum of 60 graduate hours in educational leadership or education administration, and a one-semester internship in an approved or accredited school system. 005.04D1 The applicant for this endorsement must qualify for a regular teaching certificate and an administrative certificate and have two (2) years of teaching experience.005.04E Endorsement Program Requirements: Standard institutions of higher education offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement. 005.04E1 The applicant may be admitted to the program of studies leading to this endorsement following a screening process which includes (1) a review of transcripts, (2) three letters of recommendation from people who know of the candidate's work, (3) successful completion of a qualifying examination as identified by the standard institution, and (4) a written statement from the candidate outlining his/her professional goals.005.04F The applicant will be required to submit a passing score for the applicable content test as set forth by the Board.92 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 24, § 005
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