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The following information summarizes the requirements currently necessary to begin work in the public school system as an:
Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist
This information has been collected by researching individual state department of education regulations and policy documents, state administrative code provisions and by contacting each state department of education. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state department of education for the most up-to-date information.
Audiologist
Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
Persons who serve as school counselors, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, school social workers, school nurses, and school audiologists are required to hold the Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with the respective endorsement(s) for which they qualify.
Audiologist Endorsement (valid for five years and renewable)
- The Audiology endorsement may be issued by the Certification office to any person who holds a master's degree from an accredited college or university in an Audiology program approved by the State Board of Education
- Applicants must receive an institutional recommendation from an accredited college or university.
Continuing Education Requirement
Six semester credits are required every five years.
Emergency Certification
Department of Education Rule 039.02: Letters of Authorization (LOAs) allow an Idaho school district to request emergency certification when a professional position cannot be filled by someone who has the correct certification. Individuals must have a bachelor's degree and must enroll in a program to achieve full certification in the area of authorization. An LOA is valid for one year and may be renewed annually upon the completion of nine semester credit hours applicable to the standards for full certification.
Alternate Route for Pupil Personnel Service Certificate for School Audiologists
- Master's degree and a current Idaho license from the Bureau of Occupational Licenses in the certification area of school audiology
- Employing district must provide information attesting to the ability of the candidate to fill the position and create a plan to show how the candidate will complete a program to become fully certified in the area of requested certification.
A non-renewable three-year Interim certificate will be issued with an annual review. The candidate's review will cover how well the candidate is completing the plan to become fully certified by meeting all endorsement requirements. Upon completion of the plan the candidate may apply for the standard endorsement in the area requested.
Support Personnel
Education paraprofessionals are used to support school audiologists and speech-language pathologists but the requirements are the same regardless of assignment.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pupil Personnel Services Certificate
Persons who serve as school counselors, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, school social workers, school nurses and school audiologists are required to hold the Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with the respective endorsement(s) for which they qualify.
Speech-Language Pathologist Endorsement (valid for five years and renewable)
- The Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement may be issued by the Certification office to any person who holds a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Speech-Language Pathology program approved by the State Board of Education.
- Applicants must receive an institutional recommendation from an accredited college or university.
Continuing Education Requirement
Six semester credits are required every five years.
Emergency Certification
Department of Education Rule 039.02: Letters of Authorization (LOAs) allow an Idaho school district to request emergency certification when a professional position cannot be filled by someone who has the correct certification. Individuals must have a bachelor's degree and must enroll in a program to achieve full certification in the area of authorization. An LOA is valid for one year and may be renewed annually upon the completion of nine semester credit hours applicable to the standards for full certification.
Alternate Route for Pupil Personnel Service Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology
- Master's degree and a current Idaho license from the Bureau of Occupational Licenses in the certification area of speech-language pathology
- The employing district must provide information attesting to the ability of the candidate to fill the position and create a plan to show how the candidate will complete a program to become fully certified in the area of requested certification.
A non-renewable three-year Interim certificate will be issued with an annual review. The candidate's review will cover how well the candidate is completing the plan to become fully certified by meeting all endorsement requirements. Upon completion of the plan the candidate may apply for the standard endorsement in the area requested.
Support Personnel
Paraprofessionals are used to assist speech-language pathologists and school audiologists, but the requirements are the same regardless of the assignment. All paraprofessionals (in non-Title I settings) in Idaho public schools must evidence a high school diploma, and the supervisor of such an individual shall implement a training program over a three-year period. Paraprofessionals in a Title I setting must have a high school diploma, and have completed two years of college, an associate's or higher degree, and a passing score on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
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