REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT, PREK-12 CERTIFICATE Certificate Information Individuals who hold the title of Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Associate Superintendent and who perform duties directly relevant to the curriculum, instruction, certified employee evaluations, and instructional supervision May Obtain a Superintendent Certificate as delineated in Title 15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The certificate is valid for 12 years and is renewable. Administrative Requirement Checklist In order for our office to complete a Substantive review the following Administrative requirements must be submitted as described, if not, the processing of your application could be delayed. Application fees are non-refundable. ? Application & Fee: Complete the Application for Certification and submit the appropriate fee. ? IVP Fingerprint Card: Submit a photocopy of your valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Verified Prints (IVP) fingerprint card, (not the paper copy of your prints), with your application. ? Official Transcripts: Request that your university/college submit official transcripts documenting a Master’s or more advanced degree directly to certification@azed.gov, or by mail to Arizona Department of Education – Certification Unit, P.O. Box 6490, Phoenix, AZ 85005. o Note: Transcripts submitted by the applicant via the online portal or by email are not considered official. If you completed coursework or degree(s) from an institution outside the United States a course-by-course evaluation from a Department-approved agency is required. Please see the Foreign Credential Evaluation Agencies Information list for instructions. --One of the following-- ? Exams: Submit a copy of your passing score on the required AEPA Administrator exam or appropriate documentation that you qualify for an exam waiver. (See Exam Requirements). ? Teaching Experience: Verification of three (3) years full-time teaching experience in PreK-12. Forward the Verification of PreK-12 Teaching Experience form to your district/charter school HR office for completion and submission to certification@azed.gov. --OR-- ? Out-of-State Certificate/License: Submit a photocopy of your out-of-state certificate/license with your application. Substantive Requirement Review: Select Option A or B Option A: Master’s Degree, Coursework, Experience, and Exam - A Master's or more advanced degree including at least 60 graduate semester hours from an accredited institution. -AND- - Three (3) years of verified full-time teaching experience or related education services experience in grades Prekindergarten – 12. -AND- - Official transcripts documenting completion of a program in educational administration for superintendents, including at least 36 graduate semester hours of educational administration courses teaching the knowledge and skills described in the Professional Administrative Standards (R7-2-603) to include three credit hours in school law and three credit hours in school finance. -AND- - Superintendent Practicum or Experience. Once of the following: o Official transcripts from an accredited institution documenting a practicum as a Superintendent. -OR- o Two years of verified experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, or associate superintendent in grades Prekindergarten – 12. Submit a letter on official letterhead from the 4/7/2021 Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code. Page 1 of 2 R7-2-606; R7-2-607; R-2-601.01; R7-2-616 (A)(D); R7-2-621
