CHAPTER 24:28:09
EDUCATOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Section
24:28:09:01 Permit for assignment required.
24:28:09:02 Permit restrictions.
24:28:09:03 Application process for an educator permit.
24:28:09:04 Types of educator permits.
24:28:09:05 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit.
24:28:09:06 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:07 Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit.
24:28:09:08 Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:09 Performing artist permit.
24:28:09:10 Performing artist permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:11 Performing artist permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:12 Junior reserve officers’ training corps permit.
24:28:09:13 JROTC permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:14 Expert lecturer permit.
24:28:09:15 Expert lecturer permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:16 Expert lecturer permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:17 Athletic coaching permit, Repealed.
24:28:09:18 Athletic coaching permit eligibility requirements, Repealed.
24:28:09:19 International exchange teacher permit, Repealed.
24:28:09:20 International exchange teacher permit eligibility requirements, Repealed.
24:28:09:21 Drivers education permit.
24:28:09:22 Drivers education permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:23 Drivers education permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:24 American Sign Language permit.
24:28:09:25 American Sign Language permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:26 Braille education permit.
24:28:09:27 Braille education permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:28 Repealed.
24:28:09:29 Repealed.
24:28:09:30 Repealed.
24:28:09:31 Repealed.
24:28:09:32 Repealed.
24:28:09:33 School business official permit.
24:28:09:34 School business official permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:35 CEO permit.
24:28:09:36 CEO permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:37 Limitations of a CEO permit.
24:28:09:38 CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:38.01 Length of CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:39 CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:40 CTE instructor permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:41 Limitations of a CTE instructor permit.
24:28:09:42 Library science permit.
24:28:09:43 Library science permit eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:44 Library science permit employer requirements.
24:28:09:45 Student teacher permit.
24:28:09:45.01 Duration of student teacher permit.
24:28:09:46 Student teacher permit--Employer requirements.
24:28:09:47 Student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements.
24:28:09:48 Advanced student teacher permit.
24:28:09:48.01 Duration of advanced student teacher permit.
24:28:09:49 Advanced student teacher permit--Employer requirements.
24:28:09:50 Advanced student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements.
24:28:09:51 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Description.
24:28:09:52 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Duration.
24:28:09:53 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Eligibility requirements.
24:28:09:54 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Employer requirements.
24:28:09:55 One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit--Limitations of endorsements.
24:28:09:01. Permit for assignment required. A person employed in the following areas is required to hold a valid educator permit for the position to which the person is assigned:
(1) K-12 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture expert;
(2) K-12 eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture expert;
(3) Performing artist;
(4) Expert lecturer;
(5) International teacher;
(6) Drivers education instructor;
(7) American Sign Language instructor;
(8) Braille education instructor;
(9) CEO;
(10) CTE instructor;
(11) Library science;
(12) Student teacher; and
(13) Advanced student teacher.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:02. Permit restrictions. A teacher, administrator, or education specialist certificate or endorsement is restricted from being added to the permit unless the individual has completed the required preparation or alternative certification program.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:03. Application process for an educator permit. An applicant for an educator permit shall submit:
(1) A completed application;
(2) Any application fee as provided in chapter 24:28:05;
(3) Documentation that the requirements of the requested permit are met;
(4) Additional documentation upon request; and
(5) Recommendation from the appropriate agency, if required, that the applicant meets the requirements of the permit.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:04. Types of educator permits. Educator permits include:
(1) K-12 Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture;
(2) K-12 eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language;
(3) Performing artist;
(4) Junior reserve officers' training corps (JROTC);
(5) Expert lecturer;
(6) Drivers education instructor;
(7) American sign language instructor;
(8) Braille education;
(9) School business official;
(10) Chief executive officer (CEO);
(11) Career and technical education (CTE) instructor;
(12) Library science;
(13) Student teacher;
(14) Advanced student teacher; and
(15) One-year CTE instructor.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.
24:28:09:05. Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit. The Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota languages and culture in grades K-12. The Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is limited to the areas of Native American language and culture.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:06. Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements. A Native American Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Demonstrates proficiency in Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture with recognition from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies or an organization approved by both a tribal government in South Dakota and the department;
(2) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture to grades kindergarten through 12 by a regionally-accredited institution of higher education offering a teacher education program in Lakota studies or an organization approved by a tribal government in South Dakota and the department.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:07. Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit. The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota languages and culture in grades kindergarten through 12. The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language permit is limited to the areas of Native American language and culture.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:08. Eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit eligibility requirements. The eminent scholar Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Completes a three-semester-hour methodology course directly related to teaching Lakota, Dakota, Nakota language and culture at a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;
(2) Meets the requirements of the eminent scholar program recognized by an approved indigenous language board or similar organization created and recognized by a tribal government; and
(3) Is recommended for licensure to teach Lakota, Dakota, or Nakota oral and written language and culture in grades kindergarten through 12 by an indigenous language board or similar organization created and recognized by a tribal government.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:09. Performing artist permit. The performing artist permit is a one-year renewable permit awarded to an individual who is qualified to teach in the areas of art, dance, drama, and music.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:10. Performing artist permit eligibility requirements. A performing artist permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(2) Has a minimum of five years of occupational experience in the performing arts areas listed in § 24:28:09:09 in which the permit is requested; and
(3) Submits an intent to employ form from the employing public or department-accredited school pursuant to § 24:28:09:11.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:11. Performing artist permit employer requirements. If an offer of employment is accepted by someone who is qualified to teach pursuant to § 24:28:09:09 but is not a certified educator, the employing school district or department-accredited school must state on the intent to employ form provided to the applicant for submission with their application:
(1) That the school is unable to hire a certified educator to fill the vacancy;
(2) The position to be held by the applicant; and
(3) The name of the certified teacher who will serve as a mentor to the applicant.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:12. Junior reserve officers' training corps permit. A junior reserve officers' training corps (JROTC) permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an active or retired military person to serve as a JROTC teacher.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:13. JROTC permit eligibility requirements. A JROTC permit is issued to an applicant who completes the ROTC instructor training program from a branch of the United States Armed Services.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:14. Expert lecturer permit. An expert lecturer permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual with distinctive qualifications and a unique capacity to enhance educational programs in schools. The expert lecturer permit is limited to the area of the expert’s specialty.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:15. Expert lecturer permit eligibility requirements. The expert lecturer permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Has a master’s degree or higher; and
(2) Demonstrates a unique qualification and experience that enhances school programs.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:16. Expert lecturer permit employer requirements. The employing public or department-accredited school must meet the following requirements in order for the applicant to receive the permit:
(1) Recommend the applicant for employment;
(2) Develop a program to assist the lecturer with academic and classroom support;
(3) Provide a mentor teacher to the applicant; and
(4) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of the performance of assigned duties.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:17. Athletic coaching permit. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
24:28:09:18. Athletic coaching permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
24:28:09:19. International exchange teacher permit. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
24:28:09:20. International exchange teacher permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
24:28:09:21. Drivers education permit. The drivers education permit is a five-year renewable permit issued as a general permit for a drivers education instructor.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:22. Drivers education permit eligibility requirements. A drivers education permit is issued to an applicant who completes eight semester hours of coursework in the areas of: basic driver education methodology for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction; advanced driver education curriculum materials, development, and improvement; and general traffic safety covering schools, pedestrians, passengers, bicycles, school buses, and all other motorized vehicles.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:23. Drivers education permit eligibility requirements. A drivers education instructor shall meet the following eligibility requirements in addition to those in § 24:28:09:22:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age;
(2) Possess a valid Class-1 South Dakota driver license or an equivalent driver license from another state;
(3) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(4) Have no traffic-related driver license court suspensions or revocations within the preceding 36 months;
(5) Have no convictions for traffic violations that carry a mandatory suspension or revocation of the driver license within the preceding 36 months;
(6) Have no convictions for traffic violations causing a fatal traffic collision; and
(7) Have no convictions for driving with a revoked or suspended license or driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the past five years.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:24. American Sign Language permit. An American Sign Language permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual to serve as an instructor of sign language.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:25. American Sign Language permit eligibility requirements. The American Sign Language permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Receives a score of intermediate or Level 3 or higher on the Sign-Language Proficiency Instrument (SLPI), or receives certification from the American Sign-Language Teachers Association (ASLTA); and
(2) Completes six semester hours of coursework including understanding deaf cultures and understanding American Sign Language grammar.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:26. Braille education permit. A Braille education permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual to serve as an instructor for blind or visually-impaired students in public or Department-accredited schools.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:27. Braille education permit eligibility requirements. The Braille education permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Passes the state-designated content test; and
(2) Completes six semester hours of coursework including: introduction to teaching students who are blind; methodology of teaching elementary reading; and introduction to classroom modifications and assistive technology for students who are blind.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:28. Paraprofessional permit. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.
24:28:09:29. Standard paraprofessional permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.
24:28:09:30. Advanced paraprofessional permit eligibility requirements. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.
24:28:09:31. Job responsibilities of a standard and advanced paraprofessional permit. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.
24:28:09:32. Limitations on a paraprofessional permit. Repealed.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 84, effective December 19, 2018.
24:28:09:33. School business official permit. The school business official permit is a five-year renewable permit issued to an individual responsible for the financial requirements of school districts.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:34. School business official permit eligibility requirements. The school business official permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Has a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; and
(2) Has two years of experience as a school business official in a public or department-accredited school or a minimum of two semester hours in each of the following areas of undergraduate or graduate level coursework including: accounting, school finance, school law, and school business administration.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:35. CEO permit. The CEO permit is a five-year renewable permit issued in the field of educational leadership to an individual from outside the traditional educational route. A CEO serves in the leadership role for the public or department-accredited school or district in absence of a certified school superintendent or K-12 principal.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:36. CEO permit eligibility requirements. The CEO permit is issued to an applicant who:
(1) Holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education;
(2) Has a minimum of three years of documented business, management, leadership, or instructional experience; and
(3) Passes the state-designated content test.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:37. Limitations of a CEO permit. Holders of a CEO permit may not complete teacher evaluations or be designated as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, or assistant principal.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:38. CTE instructor permit. The CTE instructor permit is awarded to individuals who qualify to teach in specific CTE fields.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:38.01. Length of CTE instructor permit. The initial CTE instructor permit is a three-year permit that can be renewed upon completion of subdivision 24:28:09:39(3). A subsequent permit is a five-year renewable permit.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 throuth 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:39. CTE instructor permit eligibility requirements. The career and technical education (CTE) instructor permit may be issued to an applicant who:
(1) Holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(2) Has one of the following:
(a) An associate of applied science degree or higher in a related CTE field;
(b) Four thousand hours of validated work experience in a related CTE field earned within the previous five calendar years; or
(c) Holds a national certification in a related CTE field; and
(3) Submits an official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education showing the completion of a mentorship experience worth at least four credits and a course in methods of CTE worth at least two credits, both with a grade of C or higher, within the first three years of employment.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017; 45 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2018; 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:40. CTE instructor permit employer requirements. The employing public or department-accredited school must meet the following requirements until the CTE instructor completes the requirements of 24:28:09:39(3):
(1) Provide a mentor teacher to the applicant;
(2) Develop a program to assist the CTE instructor with academic and classroom support;
(3) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of the performance of assigned duties; and
(4) Recommend the CTE instructor based on documented performance and progress.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:41. Limitations of a CTE instructor permit. Holders of a CTE instructor permit are limited to the following endorsement areas:
(1) CTE career pathway;
(2) Education and training career cluster; or
(3) Law, public safety, security, and corrections career cluster.
Source: 43 SDR 175, effective July 3, 2017.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:42. Library science permit. The library science permit is a five-year renewable permit awarded to a non-educator entering the education profession as a school librarian in grades K-12. The library science permit is limited to the area of a school librarian.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:43. Library science permit eligibility requirements. A library science permit may be issued to an applicant who:
(1) Has a master's degree or higher in library science;
(2) Passes the state-designated pedagogy test; and
(3) Passes the state-designated content test.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42 1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:44. Library science permit employer requirements. The employing school district or department-accredited school must provide a mentor school librarian, approved by the state library, during the first two years of employment as a librarian.
Source: 47 SDR 68, effective December 10, 2020.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 through 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:45. Student teacher permit. The student teacher permit is issued to an individual who is under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher. The student teacher permit is limited to an individual who has:
(1) Met the requirements of the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program where the individual is enrolled;
(2) Obtained sign-off from the institution; and
(3) Submitted an official transcript that indicates the individual will likely satisfactorily complete the educational coursework by the start date of the student teaching experience.
Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:46. Student teacher permit--Employer requirements. The school partner or department-accredited school must follow the guidelines as determined by the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program.
Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.
24:28:09:47. Student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements. The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall:
(1) Ensure the student teacher candidate has the documented performance and progress to qualify for the student teaching experience under the direct supervision of an assigned cooperating teacher; and
(2) Provide sign-off on the student teacher's assignment, with acknowledgement that the student teacher candidate has successfully completed the coursework expected of the student teacher candidate to qualify for the student teaching experience at the time of application.
Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.
24:28:09:48. Advanced student teacher permit. The advanced student teacher permit is issued to an individual who does not require direct supervision by an assigned cooperating teacher. A school partner or department-accredited school may employ an individual who has been issued an advanced student teacher permit as a teacher of record during the individual's student teaching experience, the successful completion of which must satisfy the associated criteria for the student teaching experience. The advanced student teacher permit may only be issued to an individual who has:
(1) Received a passing score on:
(a) The state-designated pedagogy test; and
(b) The state-designated content test or tests required to teach in the content area or areas assigned;
(2) Obtained sign-off from the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program where the individual is enrolled;
(3) Submitted an official transcript that indicates that the individual is registered for any final coursework necessary to complete the educator preparation program and will likely satisfactorily complete the educational coursework by the start of the student teaching experience;
(4) Agreed to participate in a mentor program; and
(5) Agreed to adhere to the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.
Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023; 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-3, inclusive, 13-42-4, 13-43-5.
24:28:09:49. Advanced student teacher permit--Employer requirements. The employing school partner or department-accredited school shall:
(1) Verify the applicant has a valid advanced student teacher permit;
(2) Document that the school attempted but was unable to hire a teacher with a professional or advanced teaching certificate prior to hiring an applicant with an advanced student teaching permit;
(3) Complete an intent to employ for an individual holding an advanced student teacher permit;
(4) Provide board minutes indicating the approval of hiring a student teacher holding an advanced student teacher permit to serve as the teacher of record;
(5) Provide an assigned cooperating teacher for the candidate to assist with academic and classroom management support through regular meetings:
(6) Provide assurances of regular observation, guidance, and evaluation of assigned duries by the building principal;
(7) Report the approved student teacher in the Personnel Record Form;
(8) Provide monetary compensation to the student teacher, if the individial is serving as a teacher of record;
(9) Offer enrollment in a mentor program in addition to the assigned cooperating teacher; and
(10) Provide the applicant with information about the South Dakota Code of Professional Ethics for Teachers, as set forth in chapter 24:08:03.
Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.
24:28:09:50. Advanced student teacher permit--Regionally accredited institute of higher learning requirements. The regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program attended by the student teacher shall provide sign-off on the student teacher's assignment, with acknowledgement that the student teacher candidate has successfully completed the requirements as determined by the regionally accredited institution of higher education offering the educator preparation program including:
(1) Successful completion of the state-designated pedagogy test;
(2) Successful completion of the state-designated content test or tests in the area or areas assigned;
(3) A minimum level of proficiency of a 3.0 grade point average for content and pedagogy coursework;
(4) Successful completion of coursework expected of the student teacher candidate to qualify for student teaching experience at the time of application; and
(5) Registration for the final coursework necessary for program completion, with the coursework reflected on an official transcript.
Source: 49 SDR 104, effective May 28, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5.
24:28:09:51. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Description. The one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an individual who is qualified to teach in a specific CTE field pursuant to the requirements of § 24:28:09:53.
Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:52. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Duration. The one-year CTE instructor educator permit may only be issued for one year but may be renewed each year upon completion of the requirements of § 24:28:17:28.
Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:53. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit -- Eligibility requirements. A one-year CTE instructor educator permit may be issued to an applicant who holds a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and one or more of the following:
(1) An associate of applied science degree or higher;
(2) At least two thousand hours of work experience in a related CTE field; or
(3) A national or state certification in a related CTE field.
Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:54. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit --Employer requirements. If an offer of employment is accepted by someone who is qualified to teach pursuant to § 24:28:09:53 but is not a certified educator, the employing school district or department-accredited school must state on the intent to employ form provided to the applicant for submission with their application:
(1) That the school is unable to hire a certified educator to fill the vacancy;
(2) The position to be held by the applicant; and
(3) The name of the certified teacher who will act as a mentor to the applicant.
Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
24:28:09:55. One-year career and technical education (CTE) instructor educator permit --Limitations of endorsements. An applicant for a one-year CTE instructor educator permit is eligible for only the following CTE endorsements:
(1) Accounting career pathway;
(2) Agribusiness career pathway;
(3) Animal systems career pathway;
(4) Audio-video technology and film career pathway;
(5) Auto body technology career pathway;
(6) Automotive technology career pathway;
(7) Aviation career pathway;
(8) Banking services and business finance career pathway;
(9) Business marketing and management career pathway;
(10) Construction career pathway;
(11) Consumer services career pathway;
(12) Counseling, mental health, and community services career pathway;
(13) Design and pre-construction career pathway;
(14) Diagnostic services career pathway;
(15) Early childhood development career pathway;
(16) Energy career pathway;
(17) Engineering and robotics career pathway;
(18) Food products and processing career pathway;
(19) Insurance, securities, and investments career pathway;
(20) Journalism and broadcasting career pathway;
(21) Natural resources and environmental services career pathway;
(22) Networking systems and information support career pathway;
(23) Plant systems career pathway;
(24) Power structural and technical systems career pathway;
(25) Programming and software development career pathway;
(26) Restaurant and food service management career pathway;
(27) Sales, merchandising, and marketing research support career pathway;
(28) Therapeutic and support services career pathway;
(29) Travel and tourism career pathway;
(30) Visual arts career pathway;
(31) Web and digital communications career pathway; and
(32) Welding and precision machining career pathway.
A CTE career pathway endorsement may only be added to the educator permit if the applicant meets the requirements of § 24:28:09:53 for the endorsement.
Source: 50 SDR 158, effective July 3, 2024.
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-3, 13-42-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-42-1 to 13-42-4, inclusive, 13-43-5, 13-43-5.1.
