South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 24 - EDUCATION
Article 24:53 - Educator Preparation Program Approval
Chapter 24:53:08 - Requirements for administrative programs
Section 24:53:08:02 - Preschool through grade 12 career school superintendent program

(1) Completion of an education specialist or doctoral degree;

(2) Three years of verified experience on a valid certificate in an accredited K-12 school, one year of which includes classroom teaching experience or direct services to students; The three years of verified experience may be waived if the candidate receives a passing score on the state designated test; and

(3) Internship that allows participation in all job responsibilities of the cooperating superintendent.

The required courses and experiences of a preschool through grade 12 career school superintendent program shall meet the most recent edition of the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards.

The program shall require candidates to demonstrate the applicable content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge and skills identified in the NELP standards and to demonstrate competency on the applicable multiple assessment measures of chapters 24:53:04.01, 24:53:05, and 24:53:06.