Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 581 - OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division 15 - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Section 581-015-2900 - Personnel Standards

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 581-015-2900

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Personnel employed to provide EI or ECSE services include:

(a) Supervisors;

(b) EI and ECSE specialists;

(c) Related services personnel; and

(d) EI and ECSE assistants.

(2) Supervisors must meet the following criteria:

(a) Possess a minimum of a masters degree in early childhood, special education or a related field, and have three years experience with infants, toddlers, young children, and families.

(b) Hold a TSPC administrative endorsement or, within 12 months of employment, complete authorization as an Early Childhood Supervisor under OAR 581-015-2910; and

(c) Have a professional development plan based on the content of the EI/ECSE standards.

(3) EI and ECSE specialists must meet the following criteria:

(a) Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in early childhood, special education or a related field;

(b) Have a professional development plan based on the content of the EI/ECSE standards; and

(c) Hold one of the following credentials:
(A) TSPC licensure or endorsement in EI/ECSE;

(B) TSPC licensure or endorsement in related field; or

(C) Within 12 months of employment, authorization as an Early Childhood Specialist under OAR 581-015-2905.

(4) Related services personnel must possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree and a valid license necessary to practice in Oregon. Related services personnel who also provide service coordination as outlined in OAR 581-015-2840 must have:

(a) TSPC licensure in their area of discipline; or

(b) State licensure in their area of discipline; and

(c) A professional development plan based on the content of the EI/ECSE standards.

(5) EI and ECSE assistants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience working with young children. EI/ECSE assistants must have a professional development plan based on the content of the EI/ECSE standards.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 343.055 & 343.475

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 343.055 & 343.475

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