Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 115 - THE CREDENTIALING OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL
Part II - Requirements for Specific Certificates and Endorsements
Section 071-115-II-3 - TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS: CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) CERTIFICATES AND ENDORSEMENTS

Universal Citation: 05 ME Code Rules § 071-115-II-3

Current through 2025-13, March 26, 2025

3.1 Endorsement: Secondary Career and Technical Education Teacher

A. Function: This endorsement on a teacher certificate allows the holder to teach career and technical subjects, grades 6 through 12, at career and technical centers, at career and technical regions, or at a career and technical satellite program in one or more of the available Maine career and technical programs. The Commissioner and State Board of Education will monitor changes to the list of approved programs, and the Department will make endorsements available to align with the list. The list of current programs can be found at: http://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/cte/schools.

B. Eligibility: Applicants shall meet eligibility requirements specified in Part I. In addition, eligibility for this endorsement shall be established by one of five pathways. Individuals who are not eligible through any of these pathways may be eligible for a conditional certificate, in accordance with Section 3.1. B.2, below, and Part I Section 6.6 of this rule.
1. Requirements for all Pathways:
(a) Where applicable, hold a valid Maine certificate or license as required by State law or rule to practice the craft or trade to be taught;

(b) Hold an industry recognized credential or passed an industry-related assessment in the endorsement area for which a license or credential is not available;

For each endorsement, completed a minimum of one year of paid applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area during the five years preceding the initial application;

(c) Completed an approved course for teaching students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom;

(d) During the three conditional certificates, completed 12 semester hours in the following areas: curriculum and instruction, assessment, CTE shop safety and classroom/lab management (during the first year of the conditional certificate), and literacy in CTE;

(e) Completed a Maine approved CTE Orientation Program, within the first year of teaching. This may be fulfilled with previous teaching experience in the classroom;

(f) Completed a minimum of three semester hours in diversity-centered content related to today's classroom (e.g., culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education, intercultural education, second language acquisition or world language teaching methods); and

(g) Satisfied one of the following five pathways by documenting that one of the following combinations of learning, paid applied employment, or teaching in the endorsement area has been completed.
1.1 Eligibility Pathway 1
(a) Earned at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accordance with Part I Section 6.1 of this rule with a minimum of 24 semester hours specifically applicable to the endorsement area; and

(b) Completed a minimum of 24 months (4,000 hours) of paid applied employment in the endorsement sought.

1.2 Eligibility Pathway 2
(a) Completed an apprenticeship registered with either the Maine State Apprenticeship and Training Council, a similar agency within this State or another State, or the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training; and

(b) Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid applied employment in the endorsement being sought.

1.3 Eligibility Pathway 3
(a) Completed a two-year degree or certificate in the endorsement area from an accredited college or university, in accordance with Part I Section 6.1 of this rule; and

(b) Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area being sought

1.4 Eligibility Pathway 4
(a) Earned a high school diploma or HiSET;

(b) Completed a minimum of 24 semester hours directly related to the endorsement area from an accredited college or university, in accordance with Part I Section 6.1 of this rule. Courses offered by industry or armed forces may be evaluated by the Commissioner for appropriate crediting under this paragraph; and

(c) Completed a minimum of 48 months (8,000 hours) of paid employment or teaching in the endorsement area being sought

1.5 Eligibility Pathway 5
(a) Earned a high school diploma or HiSET;

(b) Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid experience learning the trade or craft for which the endorsement is sought; and

(c) Completed a minimum of an additional 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid applied employment or teaching in the endorsement area being sought.

2. Conditional Certificate for this Endorsement

Satisfied the requirements set forth in Section 3.1. B.1.d and e.

3.2 Endorsement 860: Cooperative Education Coordinator

A. Function: This endorsement on a teacher certificate allows the holder to teach or coordinate career and technical cooperative education, grades 6 through 12, at career and technical centers, career and technical regions, or career and technical satellites.

B. Eligibility: Applicants shall meet eligibility requirements specified in Part I. In addition, eligibility for this endorsement shall be established by a combination of education, paid work experience, and teaching in one of three pathways. Individuals who are not eligible through any of these pathways may be eligible for a conditional certificate, in accordance with Section 3.2. B.4, below, and Part I Section 6.6 of this rule.
1. Eligibility Pathway 1
(a) Earned at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in accordance with Part I Section 6.1 of this rule;

(b) Completed a minimum of 24 months (4,000 hours) of paid applied employment in a career and technical endorsement area, of which:
i. A minimum of 12 months shall have been at the supervisory level, and

ii. A minimum of 12 months shall have been during the five years preceding initial certification for this endorsement;

(c) Completed an approved course for teaching students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom; and

(d) Completed a minimum of three semester hours in diversity-centered content related to today's classroom (e.g., culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education, intercultural education, second language acquisition or world language teaching methods).

2. Eligibility Pathway 2
(a) Completed a two-year degree or certificate in the endorsement area from an accredited college or university, in accordance with Part I Section 6.1 of this rule;

(b) Completed a minimum of 36 months (6,000 hours) of paid work experience or teaching in a career and technical endorsement area, of which:
i. A minimum of 12 months shall have been at the supervisory level, and

ii. A minimum of 12 months shall have been during the five years preceding initial certification for this endorsement;

(c) Completed an approved course for teaching students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom; and

(d) Completed a minimum of three semester hours in diversity-centered content related to today's classroom (e.g., culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education, intercultural education, second language acquisition or world language teaching methods).

3. Eligibility Pathway 3
(a) Earned a high school diploma or HiSET;

(b) Completed a minimum of 72 months (12,000 hours) of paid work experience in a career and technical endorsement area, of which:
i. A minimum of 24 months shall have been at the supervisory level, and

ii. A minimum of 12 months shall have been during the five years preceding initial certification for this endorsement;

(c) Completed an approved course for teaching students with exceptionalities in the regular classroom; and

(d) Completed a minimum of three semester hours in diversity-centered content related to today's classroom (e.g., culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education, intercultural education, second language acquisition or world language teaching methods).

4. Conditional Certificate for this Endorsement An applicant who satisfies the requirements set forth in Section 3.2. B.1.a and b, Section 3.2. B.2.a and b, or Section 3.2. B.3.a and b, above, may obtain a conditional teaching certificate in this endorsement area.

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