Can a school district hire someone for a teaching position who does not have a teacher certification?
Under Section 21.003 of the Texas Education Code, a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator or counselor unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit. A school district may employ a teacher under an emergency permit if they have been unable to secure a certified and qualified person for the position. To activate a permit, the district must follow the procedures set forth in 19 TAC Section 230.501 – 230.512 (subchapter Q). If a person who is serving under an emergency permit is assigned to the same classroom for more than 30 days, the superintendent must provide written notice of the assignment to parents of the students in the classroom (Section 21.057).
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