License: Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12

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Requirements for the Subject Matter Expert Standard Teaching, Grades 6-12 Certificate Certificate Information: This Certificate authorizes the holder to only teach the approved area indicated on the certificate in grades 6-12. Additional approved areas or endorsements may not be added to this certificate EXCEPT the full SEI, full ESL, or the full Bilingual endorsements. This certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist: In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that your university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. ? Foreign Transcripts: Request that a course-by-course evaluation be completed by an approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Agency to identify the equivalent degree in the United States, and submit them directly to certification@azed.gov. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. ? Exams: Copy of your passing AEPA/NEA exam results or appropriate documentation that you qualify for an exam waiver. (See Exam Requirements). If you are using teaching experience, please have your HR complete the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form and submitted by the HR Department to certification@azed.gov. Substantive Requirement – Coursework Options A, B, or C Option A: Postsecondary Teaching Experience: - Teaching experience for the last two consecutive years and for a total of at least three years, at one or more regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institutions in the applicable subject area of certification. o Documentation Required: Verification letter(s), completed and signed by a Department Chair, Dean, or Personnel Director, documenting completion of college or university teaching experience in the subject area for the past two consecutive years and a total of three years. o Note: if you qualify under this option you are exempt from the exam requirements. Option B: Degree in Subject Area: - A Bachelor’s, Masters, or Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the requested subject area. o Documentation Required: Official transcripts documenting the degree in the subject area. Option C: Work Experience: - Work experience of five or more years in the applicable subject area of certification. One of the following: o Option 1: District/Charter School Letter. A letter, on official letterhead, from a superintendent or personnel director verifying that the applicant demonstrates knowledge or skill in the subject area that is comparable to holding a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral degree in that subject area through five years of work experience, as identified in a resume; or o Option 2: District/Charter/Private School Letter. A letter, on official letterhead, from a public or private school superintendent or personnel director in this state or in another state, verifying that the Revised: 9/28/2021 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-610.02 (A)(B); R7-2-621 Page 1 of 2