South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 24 - EDUCATION
Article 24:28 - Educator Certification
Chapter 24:28:14 - Special education alternative certification
Section 24:28:14:08 - Employer requirements
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
A public or Department-accredited school employing an individual with a special education alternative teaching certificate shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has three years of teaching experience in the past five years;
(2) Verify the applicant has a valid standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate;
(3) Provide mentorship by an individual with special education experience;
(4) Recommend the applicant for the special education alternative certificate endorsement;
(5) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a standard, professional, or advanced teaching certificate holder qualified to teach special education prior to hiring an applicant for the special education alternative certificate; and
(6) Recommend the special education alternative certificate applicant for renewal based on documented performance and progress.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
