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Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments

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STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION RULES

Subchapter A. Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel

§231.1. Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel.

Subchapter B. Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments

§231.3. General Education, Prekindergarten.
§231.5. Bilingual, Prekindergarten.
§231.7. English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten.
§231.9. General Education, Kindergarten.
§231.11. Bilingual, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.13. English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.15. Elementary, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.17. Reading, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.19. Languages Other Than English, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.21. Art, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.23. Music, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.25. Theatre, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.27. Physical Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.29. Technology Applications, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
§231.31. Health Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.

Subchapter C. Grades 6-8 Assignments

§231.41. Self-Contained, Grades 6-8.
§231.43. All General Subjects, Grade 6.
§231.45. English Language Arts, Grades 6-8.
§231.47. English as a Second Language, Grades 6-8.
§231.49. Reading (At or Above Grade Level), Grades 6-8.
§231.51. Reading Improvement (One Year or More Below Grade Level), Grades 6-8.
§231.53. Speech, Grades 6-8.
§231.55. Languages Other Than English, Grades 6-8.
§231.57. Social Studies, Grade 6.
§231.59. Social Studies, Grades 7 and 8.
§231.61. Mathematics, Grades 6-8.
§231.63. Science, Grade 6.
§231.65. Science, Grades 7 and 8.
§231.67. Health, Grades 6-8.
§231.69. Physical Education, Grades 6-8.
§231.71. Art, Middle School 1-3.
§231.73. Music, Middle School 1-3.
§231.75. Theatre, Middle School 1-3.
§231.77. Technology Applications, Grades 6-8.
§231.79. Career Development, Grades 6-8.
§231.81. Dance, Middle School 1-3.

Subchapter D. Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12 Assignments

§231.91. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
§231.93. Athletics, Cheerleading, Drill Team, Marching Band.
§231.95. Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs.
§231.97. Innovative Course.
§231.99. Local Credit Course.
§231.101. Advanced Placement Course; International Baccalaureate Course.
§231.103. Driver Education, Grades 9-12.

Subchapter E. Grades 9-12 Assignments

Division 1. English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.131. English I-IV, Grades 9-12.
§231.133. English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-12.
§231.135. English as a Second Language, Grades 9-12.
§231.137. Reading I, II, and III, Grades 9-12.
§231.139. College Readiness and Study Skills, Grades 9-12.
§231.141. Writing, Grades 9-12.
§231.143. Speech, Grades 9-12.
§231.145. Journalism, Grades 9-12.

Division 2. Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.161. Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12.
§231.163. American Sign Language, Grades 9-12.

Division 3. Social Studies, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.181. History, Grades 9-12.
§231.183. Geography, Grades 9-12.
§231.185. Government, Grades 9-12.
§231.187. Psychology, Grades 9-12.
§231.189. Sociology, Grades 9-12.
§231.191. Special Topics in Social Studies, Grades 9-12.
§231.193. Economics and Personal Financial Literacy, Grades 9-12.
§231.195. Ethnic Studies, Grades 9-12.

Division 4. Mathematics, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.211. Mathematics, Grades 9-12.
§231.213. Algebraic Reasoning, Grades 9-12.
§231.215. Statistics, Grades 9-12.

Division 5. Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.231. Biology, Grades 9-12.
§231.233. Chemistry, Grades 9-12.
§231.235. Physics, Grades 9-12.
§231.237. Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Grades 9-12.
§231.239. Physics for Engineering, Grades 9-12.
§231.241. Astronomy, Grades 9-12.
§231.243. Earth Systems Science, Grades 9-12.
§231.245. Environmental Systems, Environmental Science, and Aquatic Science, Grades 9-12.
§231.247. Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, and Pathophysiology, Grades 9-12.
§231.249. Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.251. Specialized Topics in Science, Grades 9-12.

Division 6. Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.271. Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12.

Division 7. Fine Arts, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.281. Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance, Grades 9-12.

Division 8. Career Development, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.291. Career Development, Grades 9-12.

Division 9. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.301. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grades 9-12.
§231.303. Sciences in Agriculture, Grades 9-12.
§231.305. Agribusiness Management and Marketing, Grades 9-12.
§231.307. Mathematics in Agriculture, Grades 9-12.
§231.309. Agricultural Mechanics, Grades 9-12.
§231.311. Floral Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.313. Energy and Natural Resource Technology, Grades 9-12.

Division 10. Architecture and Construction, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.331. Architecture and Construction, Grades 9-12.
§231.333. Interior Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.335. Architectural Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.337. Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology, Grades 9-12.
§231.339. Construction Trades, Grades 9-12.

Division 11. Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.351. Professional Communications, Grades 9-12.
§231.353. Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12.
§231.355. Animation, Production, and Graphic Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.357. Photography, Grades 9-12.
§231.359. Printing and Imaging Technology, Grades 9-12.
§231.361. Fashion Design, Grades 9-12.

Division 12. Business, Marketing, and Finance, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.381. Business Management, Grades 9-12.
§231.383. Business English, Grades 9-12.
§231.385. Advertising and Marketing, Grades 9-12.
§231.387. Fashion Marketing, Grades 9-12.
§231.389. Entrepreneurship, Grades 9-12.
§231.391. Financial Services, Grades 9-12.
§231.393. Money Matters, Grades 9-12.
§231.395. Business Mathematics, Grades 9-12.

Division 13. Education and Training, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.421. Education and Training, Grades 9-12.
§231.423. Human Growth and Development, Grades 9-12.

Division 14. Energy, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.441. Energy, Grades 9-12.

Division 15. Engineering, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.461. Principles of Applied Engineering, Grades 9-12.
§231.463. Principles of Biosciences, Grades 9-12.
§231.465. Biotechnology I and Biotechnology II, Grades 9-12.
§231.467. Electronics and Engineering Design and Presentation, Grades 9-12.
§231.469. Engineering Mathematics and Robotics II, Grades 9-12.
§231.471. Physics for Engineering, Grades 9-12.
§231.473. Engineering Design and Problem Solving and Engineering Science, Grades 9-12.
§231.475. Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.477. Digital Electronics, Grades 9-12.
§231.479. Robotics I, Grades 9-12.
§231.481. Computer Science, Grades 9-12.
§231.483. Fundamentals of Computer Science and Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, Grades 9-12.
§231.485. Game Programming and Design, Grades 9-12.
§231.487. Mobile Applications Development, Grades 9-12.
§231.489. Cybersecurity, Grades 9-12.
§231.491. Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science, Grades 9-12.

Division 16. Health Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.511. Health Science, Grades 9-12.
§231.513. Mathematics for Medical Professionals; Medical Coding and Billing, Grades 9-12.

Division 17. Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.531. Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12.
§231.533. Culinary Arts, Grades 9-12.
§231.535. Food Science, Grades 9-12.

Division 18. Human Services, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.551. Human Services, Grades 9-12.
§231.553. Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness, Grades 9-12.
§231.555. Counseling and Mental Health, Grades 9-12.
§231.557. Dollars and Sense, Grades 9-12.
§231.559. Cosmetology, Grades 9-12.

Division 19. Information Technology, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.571. Information Technology, Grades 9-12.
§231.573. Digital Communications, Grades 9-12.
§231.575. Computer Maintenance and Technician, Grades 9-12.
§231.577. Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies and Independent Study in Technology Applications, Grades 9-12.

Division 20. Law and Public Service, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.591. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Grades 9-12.
§231.593. Forensic Science, Grades 9-12.
§231.595. Government and Public Administration, Grades 9-12.
§231.597. Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation, Grades 9-12.
§231.599. National Security, Grades 9-12.

Division 21. Manufacturing, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.621. Manufacturing, Grades 9-12.
§231.623. Welding, Grades 9-12.
§231.625. Manufacturing Engineering Technology II, Grades 9-12.

Division 22. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12 Assignments

§231.641. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12.
§231.643. Small Engine Technology, Grades 9-12.

Subchapter F. Special Education-Related Services Personnel Assignments

§231.701. Special Education Teacher.
§231.703. Teacher of Adaptive Physical Education.
§231.705. Full-Time Teacher of Orthopedically Impaired or Other Health Impaired in a Hospital Class or Home-Based Instruction.
§231.707. Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments.
§231.709. Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
§231.710. Teacher of Students who are Deafblind.
§231.711. Teacher of Gifted and Talented Students.
§231.713. Special Education Counseling Services; Educational Diagnostician; Speech Therapy Services; and Vocational Adjustment Coordinator.

Subchapter G. Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments

§231.751. Educational Aide.
§231.753. Administrators and Other Instructional and Professional Support Personnel.
§231.755. Professional Support Personnel Requiring Other Professional License.