Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-02-06-.02

Current through June 26, 2024

Section 0520-02-06-.02 - EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS

(1) A teacher with a professional license may teach Algebra I at any grade level if they have:

(a) An endorsement to teach at least through grade eight (8);

(b) A passing score on the middle school math PRAXIS or Pearson NES middle grades and early secondary assessment; and

(c) Successful completion of a state-approved training or a passing score on a supplemental test in the content area approved for this purpose by the Department of Education.

(2) Gifted Education.

(a) A general education or special education teacher providing direct instruction to a student identified as intellectually gifted, in accordance with the student's individualized education program (IEP), shall meet the following employment standards:

1. Hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in a general education area or special education area; and

2. Meet one (1) of the following criteria:

(i) Hold an endorsement in gifted education;

(ii) Provide gifted services under the supervision of a gifted consulting teacher that meets the requirements of this rule;

(iii) Complete a minimum of six (6) semester hours in gifted coursework from a state board approved educator preparation program, or from an educator preparation program approved by a state other than Tennessee; or

(iv) Complete a gifted education training program recognized by the Department of Education.

(b) Individuals serving as a consulting teacher in gifted education are responsible, either through direct instruction or supervision, for implementation of IEPs for gifted students. All consulting teachers in gifted education shall hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in gifted education.

(c) Individuals serving as a gifted education coordinator in special or general education shall meet one (1) of the following employment standards:

1. Hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in gifted education;

2. Hold a valid Tennessee teaching license and complete six (6) semester hours in gifted education from a State Board approved educator preparation program or from an educator preparation program approved by a state other than Tennessee; or

3. Hold a valid Tennessee Instructional Leader License.

(d) Individuals serving as a gifted education coordinator in special or general education shall not serve as a consulting teacher in gifted education unless they meet the requirements of a consulting teacher in gifted education under this rule.

(3) Personal Finance.

(a) A teacher of personal finance shall hold a valid Tennessee teacher license and shall meet one (1) of the following requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of fourteen (14) clock hours of training on use of the state adopted Personal Finance standards provided by:

(i) The Department of Education; or

(ii) A Department of Education-approved organization or institution of higher education; or

2. Hold an active endorsement in Economics, Business, Marketing, or Family and Consumer Sciences.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-02-06-.02

Original rules filed August 20, 2020; effective 11/18/2020.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-1-302, 49-5-108, 49-5-403, and 49-6-6006.