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Figure: 19 TAC 231.1(e)

ASSIGNMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL

PART I

REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS

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Prekindergarten (PK)

General Education




ElementaryGeneral (See Notes A and B)
Teacher of Young ChildrenGeneral
Kindergarten
Elementary (Grades 1-6)General (See Notes A and B)
Elementary (Grades 1-8)General (See Notes A and B)
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8) (See Notes A and B)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-K)
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Master Mathematics Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (mathematics only)
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12) (reading only)
Master Science Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (science only)


Bilingual

ElementaryGeneral (See Notes A, C, and F)
Teacher of Young ChildrenGeneral (See Notes D and F)
Kindergarten (See Notes D and F)
Elementary (Grades 1-6)General (See Notes A, C, and F)
Elementary (Grades 1-8)General (See Notes A, C. and F)
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8) (See Notes A and B)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)Early Childhood Education (See Notes D and F)
Elementary teacher certification with Bilingual Endorsement (See Notes A and B)
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-K) (See Notes D and F)
Grades PK-5General (See Notes D and F)
Grades PK-6General (See Notes D and F)
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Bilingual (Continued) Grades PK-6 Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12 Bilingual/ESL
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Certificate at the grade level plus a bilingual education supplemental certificate


English as a Second Language (ESL)

ElementaryGeneral (See Notes A, B, and E)
Teacher of Young ChildrenGeneral (See Note E)
Kindergarten (See Note E)
Elementary (Grades 1-6)General (See Notes A, B, and E)
Elementary (Grades 1-8)General (See Notes A, B, and E)
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8) (See Notes A and B)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)Early Childhood Education (See Note E)
Elementary teacher certificate with Bilingual or ESL Endorsement (See Notes A and B)
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-K) (See Note E)
Grades PK-5General (See Note E)
Grades PK-6General (See Note E)
Grades PK-6 Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12 Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12 English as a Second Language
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Certificate at the grade level plus a bilingual education supplemental certificate or English as a Second
Language Supplemental certificate

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NOTES:
(A) Teachers assigned prior to the 1991-92 school year are required to complete a minimum of 90 clock-hours of in-service training (may be advanced
academic training) or six semester credit hours in early childhood education, inclusive of but not limited to child development or language acquisition, by
September 1, 1993, to be eligible for assignment.
(B) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the early childhood education delivery system or endorsement.
(C) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the early childhood education delivery system or endorsement and the bilingual
education delivery system or endorsement.
(D) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the bilingual education delivery system or endorsement.
(E) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the ESL endorsement or the bilingual education delivery system or endorsement.
(F) Teachers assigned prior to the 1991-92 school year are required to verify oral and written proficiency in the language of the target population as measured
by examinations approved by the Texas Education Agency by September 1, 1993, to be eligible for assignment.

Teachers holding all-level certification in art, health education, music, physical education, speech communication and theatre arts, or theatre may be assigned
to teach in the certified area(s) in Prekindergarten-Grade 12.

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Kindergarten (K) Kindergarten
Teacher of Young ChildrenGeneral
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-K)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)Early Childhood Education
Grades PK-5General
Grades PK-6General
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Master Mathematics Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (mathematics only)
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12) (reading only)
Master Science Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (science only)

NOTE: Teachers holding all-level certification in art, health education, music, physical education, speech communication and theatre arts, or theatre may be
assigned to teach in the certified area(s) in Prekindergarten-Grade 12.


Bilingual, Kindergarten-Grade 6

Teacher certificate appropriate for the grade level of assignment plus endorsement or area of specialization
in bilingual education (or teaching field for Grade 6 only)
Grades PK-5Bilingual/ESL (for Grades PK-5 only)
Grades PK-6Bilingual/ESL
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Kindergarten-Grade 4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Certificate at the grade level plus a bilingual education supplemental certificate

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English as a Second Language (ESL) ,
Kindergarten-Grade 6
Teacher certificate appropriate for the grade level of assignment plus an endorsement in ESL or
Bilingual/ESL or Bilingual/ESL area of specialization (or teaching field for Grade 6 only)
Grades PK-5Bilingual/ESL (for Grades PK-5 only)
Grades PK-6Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12English as a Second Language
Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment and assigned to teach English as a Second
Language (ESL) in an approved ESL program during the 1981-82 school year in the same school district.
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Kindergarten-Grade 4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Kindergarten-Grade 4 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Certificate at the grade level plus a bilingual education supplemental certificate or English as a Second
Language Supplemental certificate

NOTE: An elementary certified teacher with an English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual Education certificate may be assigned to teach ESL at the
kindergarten level.

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Elementary, Grades 1-6 ElementaryGeneral
Teacher of Young ChildrenGeneral (Grades 1-3 only)
Elementary (Grades 1-6)General
Elementary (Grades 1-8)General
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)Early Childhood Education
Grades PK-5General (Grades 1-5 only)
Grades PK-6General
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Master Mathematics Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (mathematics in Grades 1-4 only)
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 4-8) (mathematics in Grades 4-6 only)
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12) (reading in Grades 1-6 only)
Master Science Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (science in Grades 1-4 only)
Master Science Teacher (Grades 4-8) (science in Grades 4-6 only)


Art, Grades PK-6

Any teacher certificate appropriate for elementary Grades 1-6 assignment
All-LevelArt
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Art
Special Subject Art
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
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Art, Grades PK-6 (Continued) Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6


Music, Grades PK-6

Any teacher certificate appropriate for elementary Grades 1-6 assignment
All-LevelMusic
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Music
Special Subject Music
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12


Languages Other Than English, Grades 1-6

Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades 1-6 assignment
Secondary teacher certificate with a teaching field in the language of assignment plus six semester credit
hours of elementary education
Special Subject (appropriate language)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade 12)


Physical Education, Grades PK-6

Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades 1-6 assignment
All-LevelPhysical Education
All-LevelHealth and Physical Education
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Physical Education
Special Subject Physical Education
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6

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Physical Education, Grades PK-6 (Continued) English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12


Reading, Grades 1-6

Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades 1-6 assignment
Reading Specialist
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)


Theatre, Grades PK-6

Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades 1-6 assignment
All-LevelSpeech and Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
All-Level Theatre Arts (Grades PK 12)
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12


NOTE: Refer to Grades 6-8 (Departmentalized) for additional certification if assignment is Grade 6 Departmentalized.

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GRADES 6-8 (SELF-CONTAINED)
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATE

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All General Subjects in Grades 6-8
(Self-contained)
ElementaryGeneral
Elementary (Grades 1-6)General (Grade 6 only)
Elementary (Grades 1-8)General
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)Early Childhood Education (Grade 6 only)
Grades PK-6General (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and
social studies only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies only)

NOTE: Self-contained is defined as a class in which one teacher teaches all or most subjects to one class of students.

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ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE
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All General Subjects in Grade 6 Any elementary teacher certificate
appropriate for Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8 (English
language arts, mathematics, science, and
social studies only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8 (English, language arts,
mathematics, science, and social studies
only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Grades 4-8 (English language
arts, mathematics, science, and social
studies only)

See requirements for each subject area below

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English Language Arts


ElementaryEnglish
Elementary (Grades 1-8)English
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8


Junior High School or High School
English Language Arts, Composite
English
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
English Language Arts, Composite
English
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
English Language Arts, Composite
English
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English

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English Language Arts (Continued) English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social
Studies: Grades 4-8
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Grades 4-8

English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12 (Grade
8 only)


English as a Second Language (ESL)

Teacher certificate at the grade level plus:
ESL Endorsement,
Bilingual Endorsement, or
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement

or one of the following:
ElementaryBilingual
Elementary (Grades 1-8)Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-6Bilingual/ESL (Grade 6
only)
Elementary teacher certificate and
assigned to teach English as a Second
Language (ESL) in an approved ESL
program during 1981-82 school year in
the same school district.
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8


Teacher certificate at the grade level plus:
ESL Endorsement,
Bilingual Endorsement, or
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement

or one of the following:
Junior High School or High SchoolBilingual/ESL
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12ESL
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate and assigned to
teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in an
approved ESL program during 1981-82 school year in
the same school district
Certificate at the grade level plus an English as a Second
Language Supplemental certificate or a bilingual
education supplemental certificate
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Reading
(At or above grade level)
Elementary
Reading
English**
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Reading
English**
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English and nine
semester credit hours of upper-division
coursework in reading with at least one
course in diagnostic reading techniques
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social
Studies: Grades 4-8
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Grades 4-8

Junior High School or High School
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Reading Specialist
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English and nine semester credit
hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at
least one course in diagnostic reading techniques
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12 (Grade
8 only)
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
* Includes at least six semester credit hours of reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
** Plus verifiable preparation in teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-
91 school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.

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Reading Improvement
(One year or more below grade level)
Elementary
Reading
English**
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Reading
English**
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English and nine
semester credit hours of upper-division
coursework in reading with at least one
course in diagnostic reading techniques
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social
Studies: Grades 4-8
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Grades 4-8

Junior High School or High School
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Reading Specialist
Teacher certificate plus 9 semester credit hours of upper-
division coursework in reading with at least one course
in diagnostic reading techniques***
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12 (Grade
8 only)
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
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* Includes at least six semester credit hours in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
** Plus verifiable preparation in the teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the
1990-91 school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
*** Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-91 school year require a teaching field or specialization in English plus nine semester credit hours of upper-
division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.

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Speech ElementarySpeech
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Speech Communications
Elementary teacher certificate plus 12
semester credit hours in speech

Junior High School or High School
Speech
Speech and Drama
English Language Arts, Composite*
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Speech Communications
English Language Arts, Composite*
All-LevelSpeech and Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)
Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Speech Communications
English Language Arts, Composite*
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 12
semester credit hours in speech
Speech: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Speech: Grades 7-12 (Grades 7 and 8 only)

* Includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.

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LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Languages Other Than English

Area of specialization in language of
assignment
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in language of
assignment

Teaching field in language of assignment
Special Subject (appropriate language)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in language of assignment
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the
appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Exploratory Languages

Area of specialization in any language
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any language

Teaching field in any language
Special Subject (any language)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any language
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the
appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Cultural and Linguistic Topics

Area of specialization in any language
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any language


Teaching field in any language
Special Subject (any language)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any language
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the
appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

American Sign Language

American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL): Early Childhood-Grade
12
NOTE: Effective with the 1998-99 school year, individuals must hold the American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate. Individuals assigned prior to the 1998-
99 school year based on previous assignment criteria must pass the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication-American Sign Language (TASC-ASL) by the
1998-99 school year to become certified in ASL and remain in the assignment.

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MATHEMATICS ElementaryMathematics
Elementary (Grades 1-8)Mathematics
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in mathematics
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Mathematics: Grades 4-8
Mathematics/Science: Grades 4-8
Junior High School or High School
Mathematics
Mathematical Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Mathematics
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8Mathematics
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in mathematics
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 4-8)
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12) (Grade 8 only)
Mathematics: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
(Grade 8 only)
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)

NOTE: A teacher holding an elementary certificate (Grades 1-8) with an area of specialization in mathematics or a Mathematics: Grades 4-8 certificate may
teach Algebra I at the middle school level for high school graduation credit.

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SCIENCE
Science, Grade 6



























Any elementary teacher certificate
appropriate for Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Science: Grades 4-8
Mathematics/Science: Grades 4-8

Junior High School or High School
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any combination of sciences
Master Science Teacher (Grades 4-8)

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ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE
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Science, Grades 7 and 8

Elementary
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
Physical Science
Physics
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
Physical Science
Physics
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any combination
of sciences
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Mathematics/Science: Grades 4-8
Science: Grades 4-8

Junior High School or High School
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any combination of sciences
Chemistry: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Life Science: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Master Science Teacher (Grades 4-8)
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12) (Grade 8 only)
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Science, Grades 7 and 8 (Continued) Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
(Grade 8 only)
Physical Science: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Science: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)

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HEALTH Elementary
Health
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Health
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Elementary teacher certificate plus 12 semester
credit hours in health, mental health,
consumer health, public health, biology,
microbiology, anatomy, physiology,
kinesiology, foods, nutrition, family relations,
disease control and prevention, safety, drug
abuse prevention, or coordinated health
programs
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6
only)

Junior High School or High School
Health
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Health
Physical Education
All-LevelHealth and Physical Education
All-LevelPhysical Education
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Physical Education
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Health
Physical Education
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit
hours health, mental health, consumer health, public health,
biology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology,
foods, nutrition, family relations, disease control and
prevention, safety, drug abuse prevention, or coordinated
health programs
Health: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Elementary
Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Physical Education
Elementary teacher certificate plus 12 semester
credit hours in physical education, including
safety and coordinated school health
programs
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)


Junior High School or High School
Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Physical Education
All-LevelPhysical Education
All-LevelHealth and Physical Education
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Physical Education
Special Subject Physical Education
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8Physical Education
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit
hours in physical education, including safety and coordinated
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Continued) English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6
only)

school health programs
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12

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FINE ARTS
Art

ElementaryArt
Elementary (Grades 1-8)Art
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in art
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)


Junior High School or High SchoolArt
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Art
All-LevelArt
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Art
Special Subject Art
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8Art
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in art
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12

Music

ElementaryMusic
Elementary (Grades 1-8)Music
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in music
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
(Grade 6 only)


Junior High School or High SchoolMusic
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Music
All-Level Music
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Music
Special Subject Music
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8Music
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in music
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12

Theatre

ElementaryDrama
Elementary (Grades 1-8)Theatre Arts
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in theatre
arts/drama

Junior High School or High School
Drama
Speech and Drama
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Theatre Arts
All-LevelSpeech and Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)
Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
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Theatre (Continued) Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8Theatre Arts
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in theatre arts/drama
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12

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SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies, Grade 6

Any elementary teacher certificate
appropriate for Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-
Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social
Studies: Grades 4-8
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Social Studies: Grades 4-8

Junior High School or High School
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Government-Political Science
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in social studies

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Social Studies, Grades 7 and 8 Elementary
History
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
History
Social Studies
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in social studies
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social
Studies: Grades 4-8
Social Studies: Grades 4-8
Junior High School or High School
History
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
History
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
History
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in social studies
History: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Social Studies: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)

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TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
(formerly Computer Literacy)
Elementary teacher certificate plus
verification of competency to teach
computer literacy
Information Processing Technologies
Endorsement (Level one or two)

Secondary teacher certificate plus verification of
competency to teach computer literacy
Information Processing Technologies
Endorsement (Level one or two)
Junior High School or High School
Computer Information Systems
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Computer Information Systems
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8
Computer Information Systems
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12

NOTE: If Technology Applications essential elements are integrated with another academic course or through interdisciplinary terms, a teacher who is
certified to teach the primary academic area may teach Technology Applications without additional certification. The school district is responsible for seeing
that teachers have the appropriate technology applications knowledge and skills, as defined in the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)-approved
Educator Standards for Technology Applications to teach the course(s) to which they are assigned.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Exploring Careers
Career Portals



Any career and technical education certificate


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
English
English Language Arts, Composite
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12


English I and II for Speakers of Other
Languages

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
English
English Language Arts, Composite or
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12

Plus one of the following:
ESL Endorsement
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
Junior High School (grades 9-10 only) or High SchoolBilingual/ESL
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12English as a Second Language


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English I and II for Speakers of Other
Languages (Continued)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate and assigned to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in
an approved ESL program during 1981-82 school year in the same school district
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental

Note: At the discretion of the employing school district, persons assigned to teach ESOL I or ESOL II prior to June 21, 2009, may continue in the assignment
without holding an English, English Language Arts Composite, or English Language Arts and Reading certificate. If a person is reassigned and later returns to
teach in an ESOL I or ESOL II assignment, current rules will apply.


English as a Second Language (ESL)

Teacher certificate at the grade level plus one of the following:
ESL Endorsement
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
Bilingual Education Supplemental
English as a Second Language Supplemental
or
Junior High School (grades 9-10 only) or High SchoolBilingual/ESL
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12English as a Second Language
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate and assigned to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in
an approved ESL program during 1981-82 school year in the same school district

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Reading I, II, and III Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Reading Specialist
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 9 semester credit hours of upper-division
course work in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques***
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

* Includes at least six semester credit hours in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
** Plus verifiable preparation in the teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the
1990-991 school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading
techniques.
*** Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-91 school year require a teaching field in English plus nine semester credit hours of upper-division
coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.

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Reading Applications and Study Skills Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Reading
English Language Arts, Composite*
English**
Reading Specialist
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12
Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

* Includes at least six semester credit hours in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
** Plus verifiable preparation in the teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the
1990-991 school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading
techniques.
*** Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-91 school year require a teaching field in English plus nine semester credit hours of upper-division
coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.

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Writing
Research/Technical Writing
Creative/Imaginative Writing
Practical Writing Skills
Literary Genres
Humanities
Independent Study in English
Analysis of Visual Media
Media Literacy-Speech

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
English
English Language Arts, Composite
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12


Speech
Speech Communication
Oral Interpretation I-III
Introduction to Radio and Television
Debate I, II, III
Public Speaking I-III
Independent Study in Speech
Communication Applications
Professional Communications**


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Speech
Speech and Drama
English Language Arts, Composite*
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Speech Communications
English Language Arts, Composite*
All-LevelSpeech and Drama
All-Level (Grades 1-12)Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Speech Communications
English Language Arts, Composite*
Speech: Grades 8-12
Speech: Grades 7-12

*Includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.
**Any career and technical education certificate with a baccalaureate degree and six semester credit hours in speech may teach the Professional
Communications course only.

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Journalism
Advanced Journalism:
Yearbook I-III
Literary Magazine
Newspaper Production I-III
Photojournalism
Advanced Broadcast Journalism I-III
Independent Study in Journalism
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Journalism
English Language Arts, Composite*
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Journalism
English Language Arts, Composite*
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Journalism
English Language Arts, Composite*
Journalism: Grades 8-12

*Includes at least six semester credit hours in journalism.


LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Languages Other Than English


Teaching field in language of assignment
Special Subject (appropriate language)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade
12)


Exploratory Languages

Teaching field in any language
Special Subject (any language)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade
12)

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Cultural and Linguistic Topics Teaching field in any language
Special Subject (any language)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade
12)


American Sign Language

American Sign Language
American Sign Language: Early Childhood-Grade 12

NOTE: Effective with the 1998-99 school year, individuals must hold the American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate. Individuals assigned prior to the 1998-
99 school year based on previous criteria, must pass the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication-American Sign Language (TASC-ASL) by the 1998-99
school year to become certified in ASL and remain in the assignment.

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MATHEMATICS



Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Mathematics
Mathematical Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Mathematics
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Mathematics
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12


SCIENCE
Biology



Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Biology
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Biology
Science, Composite
Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Biology
Science, Composite
Science
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12

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Chemistry

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Chemistry
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Chemistry
Science, Composite
Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Chemistry
Science, Composite
Science
Chemistry: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Physical Science: Grades 8-12
Science: Grades 8-12


Physics

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Physics
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Physics
Science, Composite
Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Physics
Science, Composite
Science
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)

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Physics (Continued) Physical Science: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Science: Grades 8-12


Integrated Physics and Chemistry

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Physical Science
Chemistry if issued prior to 9-1-76
Physics if issued prior to 9-1-76
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Physical Science
Science, Composite
Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Physical Science
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary or All-Level Teacher certificate dated between 9-1-66 and 9-1-76 plus 24 semester credit
hours in a combination of sciences completed prior to 9-1-76
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physical Science: Grades 8-12
Science: Grades 8-12

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Principles of Technology Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Physics
Science, Composite
Industrial Arts
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Physics
Science, Composite
Science
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Special Subject Industrial Arts
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Physics
Science, Composite
Science
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Science: Grades 8-12
Physical Science: Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12

May also be taught with a vocational agriculture certificate or a trades and industry certificate with verifiable physics applications experience in business and
industry, if assigned prior to the 1998-99 school year. Six semester credit hours of college physics, chemistry, or electricity/electronics may be substituted for
the business and industry experience.

NOTE: All teachers assigned to Principles of Technology shall participate in Texas Education Agency approved training and have eight semester credit hours
in physics prior to teaching the course. At the discretion of the employing school district, persons assigned to Principles of Technology prior to the 2010-2011
school year may continue under the previous criteria.

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Astronomy*
Earth and Space Science

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Earth Science
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Earth Science
Science, Composite
Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Earth Science
Science, Composite
Science
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12

*Astronomy may be taught by the holder of a Secondary Physics Grades 6-12 or Physical Science: Grades 8-12 certificate.

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Environmental Systems*
AP Environmental Science*
IB Environmental Systems*
Aquatic Science
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Science, Composite
Science
Biology
Earth Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Science, Composite
Science
Biology
Earth Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Science, Composite
Science
Biology
Earth Science
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12

*Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 24 semester credit hours in science, including at least 12 semester credit hours in environmental science
and/or ecology if assigned prior to the 1989-90 school year or any science teaching certificate with 12 semester credit hours in environmental science and/or
ecology.

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Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Microbiology
Pathophysiology
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Biology
Science, Composite
Science
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Biology
Science, Composite
Science
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Biology
Science, Composite
Science
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Occupations/Cooperative Training
Vocational Health Occupations/Pre-employment Lab
Vocational Handicapped Health
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12


Scientific Research and Design

Any secondary science teaching field
Any career and technical education certificate with a baccalaureate degree and 18 semester credit hours
in any combination of sciences.
Any science certificate valid for Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)

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HEALTH


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Health
Health and Physical Education
Secondary (Grades 9-12)Health
All-LevelHealth and Physical Education
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Health
Health: Early Childhood-Grade 12


PHYSICAL EDUCATION



Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Physical Education
All-LevelPhysical Education
All-LevelHealth and Physical Education
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Physical Education
Special Subject Physical Education
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Physical Education
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12

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FINE ARTS
Art


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High SchoolArt
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Art
All-LevelArt
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Art
Special Subject Area
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Art
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12


Theatre


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Drama
Speech and Drama
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Theatre Arts
All-LevelSpeech/Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
All-Level (Grades PK 12) Theatre Arts
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Theatre Arts
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12


Music


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High SchoolMusic
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Music
All-LevelMusic
All-Level (Grades PK-12)Music
Special Subject Music
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12-Music
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12

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Dance
(Fine Arts Credit)
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High SchoolDance
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Dance
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Dance
Dance: Grades 8-12


SOCIAL STUDIES
History


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
History
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
History
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
History
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
History: Grades 8-12
Social Studies: Grades 8-12


Geography

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Geography
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Geography
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Geography
Social Studies

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Geography (Continued) Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies: Grades 8-12


Government


Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Government-Political Science
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Government
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Government
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies: Grades 8-12

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Psychology Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Psychology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Psychology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Psychology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies: Grades 8-12


Sociology

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School---
Sociology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies: Grades 8-12

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Social Studies Advanced Studies
Special Topics in Social Studies
Social Studies Research Methods
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Government-Political Science
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
History: Grades 8-12
Social Studies: Grades 8-12

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Economics with Emphasis on the Free
Enterprise System and Its Benefits
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Economics
Social Science, Composite
Secretarial Business
Business Administration
Business, General, Composite
Basic Business (No Shorthand)
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
Economics
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Secretarial Business
Business Administration
Business, General, Composite
Basic Business (No Shorthand)
Special Subject Commercial Subjects
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Economics
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Secretarial Business
Business Administration
Business, General, Composite
Basic Business (No Shorthand)
Social Studies: Grades 8-12

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DRIVER EDUCATION Driver Education


TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
Computer Science I, II

Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Computer Information Systems
Secondary (Grades 6-12)Computer Information Systems
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12Computer Information Systems
Computer Science: Grades 8-12


Desktop Publishing
Digital Graphics/Animation
Multimedia
Video Technology
Web Mastering
Independent Study in Technology
Applications


Secondary teacher certificate plus must demonstrate sufficient technology competencies to address the
needs of the course(s)
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
NOTES:
1. The district is responsible for seeing that teachers have the appropriate technology applications knowledge and skills, as defined in the SBEC-approved
Educator Standards for Technology Applications, to teach the course(s) to which they are assigned.
2. Individuals assigned to teach one or more of the six technology applications courses prior to the 2003-2004 school year based on meeting the above criteria
shall remain eligible to teach the courses to which they have been previously assigned. The employing school district is responsible for ensuring that these
technology applications teachers stay current through annual continuing education and professional development tied directly to the specific Technology
Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Chapter 126 of this title for the course(s) taught. The school district must maintain
documentation of this continuing education and professional development in the personnel files of the teachers.
3. Initial assignments to teach the six technology applications courses beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require the Technology Applications
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Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Emergency Permit for first year of assignment. Continuation in the assignment will appear on the teacher
service record


ATHLETICS, CHEERLEADING, DRILL TEAM
For Physical Education Equivalent Credit


Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment

DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
(See In-School Suspension)


Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION CLASS
(for students assigned less than six weeks)

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION CLASS
(for students assigned more than six weeks)

Educational Aide III under daily supervision of a teacher certified at the grade level of assignment


Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment


MAGNET COURSE
INNOVATIVE COURSE


Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment or Texas Education Agency approval

LOCAL CREDIT COURSE

Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment or appropriate qualifications as determined
by the school district


ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
COURSE


Teacher certificate appropriate for the area and grade level of assignment unless otherwise specified in
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Career Preparation I*
Career Preparation II*
Problems and Solutions



Any career and technical education certificate
*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES

Principles of Agriculture, Food,
and Natural Resources
Livestock Production
Small Animal Management
Equine Science
Veterinary Medical Applications
Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Advanced Environmental Technology
Food Technology and Safety
Food Processing
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Range Ecology and Management
Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems
Landscape Design and Turf Grass Management
Horticulture Science
Practicum in Agriculture, Food,
and Natural Resources*





Any agriculture certificate

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

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Advanced Animal Science*
Advanced Plant and Soil Science*
Any agriculture certificate
Any secondary biology certificate
Any secondary science or science composite certificate
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.


Agribusiness Management and Marketing

Any agriculture certificate
Any secondary business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Mathematical Applications in Agriculture,
Food, and Natural Resources*

Any agriculture certificate
Any secondary mathematics certificate
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.

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Energy and Natural Resources Technology
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Agricultural Power Systems
Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication
Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Principles and Elements of Floral Design

Any agriculture certificate
Any all-level art certificate
Any secondary art certificate
Art: Early Childhood-Grade12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION

Principles of Architecture and Construction



Any home economics certificate
Any Technology Education or Industrial Technology certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12


Interior Design
Advanced Interior Design
Practicum in Interior Design*


Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

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Architectural Design
Advanced Architectural Design
Practicum in Architectural Design*

Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Construction Management
Advanced Construction Management
Construction Technology
Advanced Construction Technology
Practicum in Construction Management*


Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Building Maintenance Technology
Advanced Building Maintenance Technology


Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology

Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Electrical Technology
Advanced Electrical Technology
HVAC and Refrigeration Technology
Advanced HVAC and Refrigeration Technology
Piping and Plumbing Technology
Advanced Piping and Plumbing Technology


Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


ARTS, AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND
COMMUNICATIONS

Professional Communications





Any career and technical education certificate with six semester credit hours in speech and a
baccalaureate degree
Any secondary or all-level speech certificate
Any secondary English language arts certificate with six semester credit hours in speech
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12 with six semester credit hours in speech
Speech: Grades 8-12
Speech: Grades 7-12


Principles of Arts, Audio Video Technology, and
Communications


Any business or office education certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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Animation
Advanced Animation

Any business or office education certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Audio Video Production
Advanced Audio Video Production
Graphic Design and Illustration
Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration


Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Practicum in Audio Video Production*
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration*
Commercial Photography
Advanced Commercial Photography


Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Printing and Imaging Technology
Advanced Printing and Imaging Technology
Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology*


Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

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Fashion Design
Advanced Fashion Design
Practicum in Fashion Design*

Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION

Touch System Data Entry
Business Information Management I
Business Information Management II
Business Law
Practicum in Business Management*





Any business or office education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Global Business
Human Resources Management
Virtual Business
Business Management


Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Business English

Any business or office education certificate
Any secondary English or English Language Arts certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12

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FINANCE

Banking and Financial Services



Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Money Matters


Any business or office education certificate
Any home economics certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Family and Consumer Science, Composite: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Securities and Investments
Insurance Operations
Accounting I
Accounting II
Financial Analysis


Any business or office education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12


Statistics and Risk Management*

Any business or office education certificate
Any secondary mathematics certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Principles of Education and Training
Instructional Practices in Education and Training
Practicum in Education and Training*


Any home economic certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Human Growth and Development

Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations


GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION

Political Science I
Political Science II
Public Management and Administration
Planning and Governance
Foreign Service and Diplomacy





Any secondary government or political science certificate
Any secondary social studies or social science certificate
Social Studies: Grades 8-12

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Principles of Government and Public
Administration
Practicum in Local, State, and
Federal Government*

Any secondary social studies or social science certificate
Social Studies: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation


Any business or office education certificate
Any secondary social studies or social science certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Social Studies: Grades 8-12


National Security


Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


HEALTH SCIENCE

Principles of Health Science
Medical Terminology
Health Science
Practicum in Health Science*
World Health Research




Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

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Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Microbiology
Pathophysiology

Any secondary biology certificate
Any secondary science or science composite certificate
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations


HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Hotel Management
Restaurant Management
Travel and Tourism Management




Any home economics certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Culinary Arts
Practicum in Culinary Arts*


Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

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Hospitality Services
Practicum in Hospitality and Tourism*

Any home economics certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Food Science*


Any home economics certificate
Any secondary biology certificate
Any secondary chemistry certificate
Any secondary science or science composite certificate
Chemistry: Grades 8-12
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.

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HUMAN SERVICES

Principles of Human Services
Interpersonal Studies
Child Development
Child Guidance
Family and Community Services
Practicum in Human Services*



Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness


Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations


Counseling and Mental Health


Any home economics certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations


Dollars and Sense


Any business or office education certificate
Any home economics certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12

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Dollars and Sense (Continued) Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Introduction to Cosmetology
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II


Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval
Plus:
Current license as a cosmetology instructor issued by the Texas Department of
Licensure and Regulation


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Principles of Information Technology
Telecommunications and Networking
Research in Information Technology Solutions




Any business or office education certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Digital and Interactive Media
Web Technologies


Any business or office education certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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Computer Programming
Advanced Computer Programming

Any business or office education certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Secondary Computer Information Systems (Grades 6-12)
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Computer Maintenance


Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Computer Technician


Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Technology Applications: Grades Early Childhood-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND
SECURITY

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and
Security
Law Enforcement I
Law Enforcement II
Court Systems and Practices
Correctional Services
Security Services
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Practicum in Law, Public, Safety, Corrections and
Security*




Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Forensic Science*


Any secondary biology certificate
Any secondary chemistry certificate
Any secondary science or science composite certificate
Chemistry: Grades 8-12
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with a baccalaureate degree and appropriate work
approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with a baccalaureate degree and appropriate work approval
Vocational Health Occupations with a baccalaureate degree

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Forensic Science* (Continued)

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.


MANUFACTURING

Principles of Manufacturing
Precision Metal Manufacturing
Advanced Precision Metal Manufacturing
Flexible Manufacturing
Advanced Flexible Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering
Practicum in Manufacturing*




Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Welding
Advanced Welding


Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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MARKETING

Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Marketing Dynamics
Practicum in Marketing Dynamics*



Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Advertising and Sales Promotion


Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Fashion Marketing


Any home economics certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Family and Consumer Science, Composite: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12


Entrepreneurship


Any career and technical education certificate


Retailing and E-tailing


Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Any home economics certificate
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Family and Consumer Science, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,
AND MATHEMATICS

Concepts of Engineering and Technology




Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval


Biotechnology


Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations


Advanced Biotechnology*

Any agriculture certificate
Any secondary biology certificate
Any secondary science or science composite certificate
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations with a baccalaureate degree

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.

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Engineering Design and Presentation
Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation
Practicum in Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics*

Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Engineering Mathematics*


Any secondary mathematics certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12

*All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.


Electronics
Advanced Electronics
Robotics and Automation


Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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Principles of Technology*
Engineering Design and Problem Solving**

Any secondary physics certificate
Any secondary science or science composite certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physical Science: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Science: Grades 8-12

*May also be taught with a vocational agriculture certificate or a trades and industry certificate with verifiable physics applications experience in business and
industry, if assigned prior to the 1998-99 school year. Six semester credit hours of college physics, chemistry, or electricity/electronics may be substituted for
the business and industry experience.
All teachers assigned to Principles of Technology shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training and have eight semester credit hours in
physics prior to teaching this course. At the discretion of the employing school district, persons assigned to Principles of Technology prior to the 2010-2011
school year may continue under the previous criteria.
**All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2012-2013 school year. Teachers assigned to this course in the 2010-2011 and/or 2011-2012 school year will have 12 months from the date the training is first
offered to complete the TEA-approved training requirement.

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Scientific Research and Design

Any career and technical education certificate with a baccalaureate degree and 18 semester credit
hours in any combination of sciences
Any science certificate valid for Grades 8-12
Any secondary science teaching field
Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)


TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND
LOGISTICS

Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics
Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems
Transportation Systems Management
Logistics, Planning, and Management Systems
Practicum in Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics*





Any Technology Education, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

*The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety. This requirement is effective beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.


Aircraft Technology
Advanced Aircraft Technology
Automotive Technology
Advanced Automotive Technology
Collision Repair and Refinishing
Advanced Collision Repair and Refinishing


Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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Small Engine Technology
Advanced Small Engine Technology

Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education, Industrial technology, or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval

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Figure: 19 TAC 231.1(e)

ASSIGNMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL

PART II

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 6-12

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PROVISIONS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ARTS
English Language Arts

Speech

Reading

Reading Improvement



18 semester credit hours in English

12 semester credit hours in speech

Specific preparation in the teaching of reading*

Specific preparation in the teaching of reading*


18 semester credit hours in English

12 semester credit hours in speech

Specific preparation in the teaching of reading*

Specific preparation in the teaching of reading*
*Such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading

FINE ARTS
Art

Theatre Arts

Music


12 semester credit hours in art

12 semester credit hours in theatre arts

12 semester credit hours in music

18 semester credit hours in art

18 semester credit hours in theatre arts

18 semester credit hours in music

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AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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HEALTH 12 semester credit hours in health 12 semester credit hours in health, biology, foods,
nutrition, or physiology

MATHEMATICS 12 semester credit hours in mathematics

18 semester credit hours in mathematics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12 semester credit hours in physical education

12 semester credit hours in physical education
SCIENCE
Life Science


Earth Science

12 semester credit hours in science


12 semester credit hours in science

18 semester credit hours in science
(any combination of sciences)

18 semester credit hours in science
(any combination of sciences)

OTHER LANGUAGES 12 semester credit hours in the language of assignment 18 semester credit hours in the
language of assignment

SOCIAL STUDIES

18 semester credit hours in social studies 18 semester credit hours in social studies
including 12 semester credit hours related to
the assignment

TECHNOLOGY
APPLICATIONS

Verified competency in accordance with procedures
established by the State Board for Educator
Certification

Verified competency in accordance with
procedures established by the State Board for
Educator Certification
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AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 9-12 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ARTS
English I-IV
Correlated Language Arts
Research/Technical Writing
Creative/Imaginative Writing
Practical Writing Skills
World Literature
Literary Genres
Humanities
Analysis of Visual Media
Independent Study in English


18 semester credit hours in English

24 semester credit hours in English
Introduction to Speech Communication
Oral Interpretation I-III
Introduction to Radio and Television
Debate I-III
Public Speaking I-III
Independent Study in Speech

18 semester credit hours in English including 6
semester credit hours in speech
12 semester credit hours in speech if teaching
only one or two classes; 24 semester credit
hours in speech if teaching three or more
classes
Journalism

18 semester credit hours in English including 6
semester credit hours in journalism
12 semester credit hours in journalism if
teaching only one or two classes; 24 semester
credit hours in journalism if teaching three or
more classes

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PROVISIONS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 9-12 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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Reading Improvement

Specific preparation in the teaching of reading* Specific preparation in the teaching of reading*
Advanced Reading

Specific preparation in the teaching of reading* Specific preparation in the teaching of reading*
*Such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading

FINE ARTS
Art


12 semester credit hours in art

24 semester credit hours in art
Theatre

18 semester credit hours in English including 6
semester credit hours in theatre arts
12 semester credit hours in theatre arts if
teaching only one or two classes; 24 semester
credit hours in theatre arts if teaching three or
more classes

All Music Courses except for Applied
Music

12 semester credit hours in music 24 semester credit hours in music
HEALTH


12 semester credit hours in health or related subjects
such as nutrition, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology,
other life sciences related to human health, social
sciences related to mental or social health, home and
family living, and first aid

18 semester credit hours in health or related
subjects such as nutrition, anatomy,
physiology, kinesiology, other life sciences
related to human health, social sciences related
to mental or social health, home and family
living, and first aid

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PROVISIONS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 9-12 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

12 semester credit hours in physical
education

24 semester credit hours in physical
education
INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY

12 semester credit hours in industrial arts 24 semester credit hours in industrial
arts
MATHEMATICS (ALL COURSES) 12 semester credit hours in mathematics 24 semester credit hours in
mathematics

SCIENCE

Biology I, II


12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in biology



24 semester credit hours in biology
Chemistry I, II 12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in chemistry

24 semester credit hours in chemistry
Physics I, II 12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in physics

24 semester credit hours in physics
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PROVISIONS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 9-12 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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Physical Science 12 semester credit hours in science 24 semester credit hours in any combination of
sciences

Physiology and Anatomy 12 semester credit hours in science 24 semester credit hours in science

Geology 12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in geology
24 semester credit hours in science including at
least 12 semester credit hours in geology

Meteorology 12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in meteorology
24 semester credit hours in science including at
least 12 semester credit hours in meteorology

Astronomy 12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in astronomy
24 semester credit hours in science including at
least 12 semester credit hours in astronomy

Marine Science 12 semester credit hours in science with at least one
course in oceanography
24 semester credit hours in science including at
least 12 semester credit hours in oceanography

Environmental Science 12 semester credit hours in science including at least
one course in environmental science and/or ecology
24 semester credit hours in science including at
least 12 semester credit hours in environmental
science and/or ecology

OTHER LANGUAGES (ALL COURSES) 12 semester credit hours in the language of assignment 24 semester credit hours in the language of
assignment

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PROVISIONS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 9-12 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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SOCIAL STUDIES
United States History

18 semester credit hours in social studies

24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

World History Studies 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

World Geography Studies 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

United States Government 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

Advanced Texas Studies 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

American Culture Studies 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

World Area Studies 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies including
12 semester credit hours related to the
assignment

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PROVISIONS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BEFORE 1966
AND ASSIGNED TO GRADES 9-12 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)



SUBJECT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1962
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THOSE WITH CERTIFICATES
DATED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1962,
AND PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1966

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Psychology 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies
including 12 semester credit hours related to
the assignment

Sociology 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies
including 12 semester credit hours related to
the assignment

Advanced Social Science Problems 18 semester credit hours in social studies 24 semester credit hours in social studies
including 12 semester credit hours related to
the assignment


NOTE: If no provisions are listed above, assignments must meet requirements in Part I: Requirements for Assignment of Teachers

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Figure: 19 TAC 231.1(e)
ASSIGNMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL

PART III

REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS,
OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL,
SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL, AND
PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL

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Superintendent Superintendent
Administrator
Superintendent (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Principal Superintendent
Administrator
Mid-Management Administrator
Principal
Principal (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Superintendent (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Assistant Principal Superintendent
Administrator
Mid-Management Administrator
Principal
Assistant Principal
Principal (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Superintendent (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

School Counselor Counselor
School Counselor (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

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Librarian I Provisional or Professional Librarian
Learning Resources Endorsement
Learning Resources Specialist
School Librarian (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Librarian II Professional Librarian
Learning Resources Specialist
School Librarian (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Athletic Director Teacher certificate

Special Duty Teacher Appropriate teaching certificate plus special training for special assignment

Teacher of Gifted and Talented Students Teacher certification in appropriate area and level of assignment
Gifted and Talented Endorsement (not required for assignment)
Gifted and Talented Supplemental (not required for assignment)

NOTE: The gifted and talented endorsement is optional and not required for assignment. In order to be eligible for assignment to a gifted and talented
program, an individual must hold certification in the appropriate area and level of assignment. In addition to the requirements specified in this subchapter,
individuals assigned to a gifted and talented program must comply with the provisions of Chapter 89, Subchapter A of this title (relating to Gifted/Talented
Education.)

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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Counseling Services

Special Education Counselor
Special Education Visiting Teacher
School Counselor (Early Childhood-Grade 12)

Educational Diagnostician Educational Diagnostician
Educational Diagnostician (Early Childhood-Grade 12)


NOTE: Individuals certified or licensed to practice in other professions may be eligible to provide counseling services or evaluation services for students with
disabilities under the scope of practice of the specific license held.
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Special Education Teacher Deaf and Severely Hard of Hearing
Hearing Impaired
Deficient Vision
Visually Handicapped
Emotionally Disturbed
Severely Emotionally Disturbed and Autistic
Generic Special Education
Elementary - Generic Special Education
Elementary (Grades 1-8) - Generic Special Education
High School - Generic Special Education
Secondary (Grades 6-12) - Generic Special Education (Grades 6-12 only)
Language and/or Learning Disabilities
Mentally Retarded
Physically Handicapped
Severely and Profoundly Handicapped
Speech and Hearing Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
School Speech-Language Pathologist
Deaf School (Texas State School for the Deaf only)
Blind School (Texas State School for the Blind only)
Deaf-Blind
Early Childhood Education for Handicapped Children (infants-Grade 6 only)
Special Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Special Education Supplemental (valid at grade levels and in the subject areas of the base certificates)
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12

These certificates are appropriate for special education assignment in Prekindergarten-Grade 12 except where otherwise noted.

NOTE: Teachers whose salaries are paid from special education funds must hold a special education certification or endorsement and demonstrate the
necessary skills for the particular assignment. The employing school district should make every effort to secure educators trained in the specialized skills
needed to serve the special needs of the children. If a staff member does not have the skills and knowledge needed for the assignment, the school district will
make provisions for the person to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.

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Teacher of Adaptive Physical Education Special education certificate, endorsement, teaching field, area of specialization, or related service
credential plus the necessary skills and knowledge*
Teacher certificate with an area of specialization or teaching field in Physical Education or Health and
Physical Education
All-Level - Physical Education
All-Level - Health and Physical Education
All-Level (Grades 1-12) - Physical Education
Special Subject Physical Education
Grades 6-8 - Physical Education
Grades 9-12 - Physical Education
Grades 6-12 - Physical Education
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12

*Evidence of "necessary skills and knowledge" must be documented through in-service records, seminar attendance records, or transcripts of college courses.

NOTE: Other licensed professionals may be eligible to provide adaptive physical education services to students with disabilities under the scope of practice of
the specific license held.

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Teacher of Orthopedically Impaired or Other
Health Impaired in a Hospital Class or Home-
Based Instruction (Full-time)
Special education certificate or endorsement
Teacher certificate plus:
Three semester credit hour survey course in education of the handicapped and
Three semester credit hour course related to teaching physically impaired or other health impaired


Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Deficient Vision
Visually Handicapped
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12


NOTE: This teacher must be available to students with visual impairments.

Teacher of Students with Auditory Impairments Deaf and Severely Hard of Hearing
Hearing Impaired
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Early Childhood-Grade 12


NOTE: This teacher must be available to students with auditory impairments. Teachers who hold Hearing Impaired or Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Certificates dated September 1, 1998, or later must have passed the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication (TASC) or the Texas Assessment of
Sign Communication-American Sign Language (TASC-ASL) before they may be assigned to teach in a classroom in which sign communication is the
predominate communication method used. A teacher is not required to pass the TASC or the TASC-ASL in order to be assigned to a classroom in which
another communication method is used predominately. If this teacher completes certification requirements through a State Board for Educator Certification-
approved educator preparation program in Texas, the program must have assessed proficiency in the communication method and verified it to be at an
appropriate level.

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Speech Therapy Services

Speech and Hearing Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
School Speech-Language Pathologist



NOTE: Individuals licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology also may provide speech therapy services to
eligible students under the scope of practice of the specific license held.

Vocational Adjustment Coordinator If initially assigned prior to 9/1/85:
Special education certificate
Teacher certificate plus special education endorsement

If initially assigned after 9/1/85, but before September 1, 1990:
Generic Special Education
If initially assigned after September 1, 1990:
Special Education Certificate*
Teacher certificate plus special education endorsement*
Generic Special Education*

*Plus 60 clock-hours of specified in-service training resulting in a certificate of completion from the in-service provider.

NOTE: Teachers assigned to this instructional arrangement after September 1, 1990, will have three years from the date of assignment to complete the new
criteria.

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EDUCATIONAL AIDE
Educational Aide I

Performs routine tasks under the direction and
supervision of a certified teacher or other
professional personnel.



Educational Aide I, II, III
Valid Texas Classroom Teacher Certificate
Educational Aide II Performs tasks under the general supervision of a
certified teacher or other professional personnel.
Educational Aide II, III
Valid Texas Classroom Teacher Certificate


Educational Aide III Performs and assumes responsibilities for tasks
under the general guidance of a certified teacher
or other professional personnel. Responsibilities
may include relieving teacher of selected
exercises and instructional drills with students.

Educational Aide III
Valid Texas Classroom Teacher Certificate

See 230.560 of this title (relating to Role
Descriptions) for role descriptions of educational
aides.