EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR

Description

Education administrators are school professionals required to hold an administrator certificate whose duties involve the development, supervision, or internal management of a school, school system, or school program rather than the furnishing of direct instructional or other services to pupils. Includes superintendents, assistant superintendents, special education administrators, business administrators, principals, associate principals, curriculum administrators, district administrators, and career and technical education directors.

Statute/Rules

NH RSA 186; Administrative Rules Chapter Ed 506.01 - 506.06; 507.01

Regulatory Agency	BUREAU OF CREDENTIALING Division of Program Support New Hampshire Department of Education 101 Pleasant Street Concord, New Hampshire 03301-3860
phone	(603) 271-2408
fax	(603) 271-4134
web	www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/programsupport/boc.htm
contact person	Dr. Judith D. Fillion, Division Director
e-mail	jfillion@ed.state.nh.us

Certification Requirements:

• Submit application for certification and non-refundable application fee
• Alternative methods of qualification for administrator certification:
  • Alternative 1
    Completion of an approved program of professional preparation in education administration
  • Alternative 2
    Completion of a comparable program outside of New Hampshire
  • Alternative 3
    Qualification based on Demonstrated Competencies and Equivalent Experiences
    
• Specific education qualifications as follows:
  
  
  • Superintendent
    • One of the following educational and experience requirements:
      1. CAGS or Doctorate in a State Board of Education approved education administration program; or
      2. College or university transcripts that demonstrate sufficient mastery of the subject matter of an educational administration collegiate program; or
      3. Have acquired specific educational leadership competencies, skills, and knowledge through experience in comparable leadership positions in education or other professions if qualifying under Alternative 3, Demonstrated Competencies and Equivalent Experience
    • Submit completed application forms with previous work record, education record, and a minimum of three confidential references
    • Candidates employed as assistant superintendents for a minimum of three years and meeting all other requirements may be certified as superintendents
      
      
  • Assistant Superintendent
    • Be enrolled in a State Board of Education approved school administration program for no longer than a period of six years leading to a recommendation for certification as a superintendent by the designated official of the preparing collegiate Department of Education upon completion of the program; or
    • Have a plan approved by the Bureau to acquire the competencies, skills, and knowledge itemized in Ed 506.02 (b)
      
      
  • Business Administrator
    • One of the following educational qualifications:
      1. Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a State Board of Education approved program in business administration; or
      2. Have acquired specific competencies, skills, and knowledge through experience in comparable business management positions; or
      3. Have demonstrated the equivalent of completing an approved program in business administration through experience in comparable business management position(s) and have successfully completed an Individualized Professional Development Plan, for which candidates must have attained a baccalaureate by plan completion
    • Submit completed application forms with previous work records and education record
      
      
  • Principal
    • Have completed three years of experience as a professional educator
    • Educational qualifications of:
      1. Completion of a program approved by the State Board of Education in school administration/leadership and recommendation for certification by the designated official of the preparing collegiate Department of Education; or
      2. Demonstrate specific competencies, skills, and knowledge gained through experience in comparable leadership positions in education or other professions
    • Submit completed application forms with previous work records and education record
      
      
  • Associate Principal
    • Be enrolled in an approved program in school administration/leadership for no longer than a period of six years leading to a recommendation for certification by the designated official of the preparing collegiate Department of Education upon completion of the program
    • Submit completed application forms with previous work records and education record
      
      
  • Curriculum Administrator
    • A curriculum administrator is the administrator of a school district or school administrative unit who directs the curriculum, instruction, and assessment activities of a school district or administrative unit
    • Meet one of the following entry-level requirements:
      1. Have at least a Master's degree in either curriculum and instruction or in education with additional coursework in the areas of curriculum instruction and assessment, and a minimum of three years of experience as an educator; or
      2. Demonstrate specific competencies, skills, and knowledge gained through experience in comparable leadership positions in education or other professions
         
         
  • District Administrator
    • Administrates a school district or school administrative unit with 400 or fewer total school age enrollments and with no more than two public schools
    • Have completed five years of experience as a principal
    • Educational qualifications of:
      1. Completion of a program approved by the State Board of Education in school administration/leadership and recommendation for certification by the designated official of the preparing collegiate Department of Education; or
      2. Demonstrate specific competencies, skills, and knowledge gained through experience in comparable leadership positions in education or other professions
    • Submit completed application forms with previous work records and education record
      
      
  • Special Education Administrator
    • Have at least a Master's degree in education or administration, or a related field such as learning disabilities
    • A minimum of three years progressively responsible experience under a license or certification in related special education areas, as documented by positive recommendations or evaluations from the candidate's supervisor(s) which demonstrate that the candidate has worked with students with disabilities in approved schools or programs
      
      
  • Career and Technical Education Director
    • Have completed at least three years of successful paid and progressively responsible experience in the field of career and technical education, with experience within the three years prior to the application as an administrator, supervisor, or teacher; and
    • Educational qualifications of:
      1. Completion of a program approved by the State Board of Education in career and technical education or administration at the Master's degree level or higher and recommendation for this certification by the designated official of the preparing collegiate Department of Education; or
      2. Demonstrate the competencies, skills, and knowledge as listed in the Administrative Rules Chapter Ed 507.01 (b) through experience in comparable leadership positions in career and technical education or other professions as specified in Ed 505.03
         
         

Examination

• Not required

Continuing Education

• Staff development activities totaling 75 clock hours (or alternative to clock hours) in the school district and/or school administrative unit staff development plan during the three-year certification period

Fees

Three-year certificate	$130.00
Three-year renewal	$130.00
Competency review, Alternative 3	$300.00
Additional endorsements, per endorsement	$20.00
Duplicate credential	$20.00
Late filing fee	$50.00

Reciprocity:  Not permitted

Residence/Citizenship:  Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required

Number of Active Licenses:  not provided

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  11-9032.00  Educational Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School; 25-9031.00  Instructional Coordinators

Related Training:  Educational Leadership and Administration; Administration of Special Education; Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision; Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship; Secondary School Administration/Principalship; Superintendency and Educational System Administration

Further Information*
New Hampshire Association of School Principals
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 500A
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 225-3431
web: <www.nhasp.org>

New Hampshire Association of Special Education Administrators
Building #4 - Suite 205
105 Loudon Road
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 224-7555
web: <www.nhasea.org>

New Hampshire School Administrators Association
46 Donovan Street, Suite 3
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 225-3230
web: <www.nhsaa.org>

New Hampshire School Boards Association
25 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 101
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 228-2601
web: <www.nhsba.org>

last revision: October 2007

*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.