(a) For purposes of this subsection, Visiting International
Teacher Program is defined as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
officially approved by the United States Department of State.
(b) The State Board for Educator Certification will
issue a visiting international teacher certificate to an individual
who meets the conditions and requirements specified in this subsection.
The individual must:
(1) meet appropriate requirements prescribed in §230.11(b)(1)-(4)
of this title (relating to General Requirements);
(2) be recommended for certification by a school district
participating in a Visiting International Teacher Program;
(3) hold valid teaching credentials from the country
of origin based, at a minimum, on the equivalent of a bachelor's degree
issued by an institution of higher education in the United States
accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized
by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or by the U.S. Department
of Education;
(4) demonstrate English language proficiency and subject
matter competence in subject area(s) taught, as verified by the Visiting
International Teacher Program sponsor and the employing school district;
(5) have criminal activity clearance from country of
origin;
(6) pay appropriate fee prescribed by §230.101
of this title (relating to Schedule of Fees for Certification Services);
and
(7) submit fingerprints in accordance with §232.35(c)
of this title (relating to Submission of Required Information) and
the Texas Education Code, §22.0831.
(c) School districts that recommend educators for visiting
international teacher certificates agree to provide the visiting international
teachers with intensive supervision consisting of structured guidance
and regular ongoing support through a mentoring program.
(d) The Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff shall establish
reasonable procedures to implement this section.
(e) The visiting international teacher certificate
is valid for three years and may be extended two additional years,
for a maximum total of five years, for all candidates actively enrolled
in and in good standing with a Visiting International Teacher Program
as verified by the employing school district.
(f) Issuance of a visiting international teacher certificate
does not prohibit issuance of a one-year certificate following a successful
review of credentials, as specified in Chapter 245 of this title (relating
to Certification of Educators from Other Countries).
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Source Note: The provisions of this §230.41 adopted to be effective August 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 5753; amended to be effective December 27, 2016, 41 TexReg 10309; amended to be effective December 23, 2018, 43 TexReg 8108 |