Louisiana State Personnel Standards

Louisiana State Personnel Standards

Audiologist

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Discipline Audiologist
License/Certificate Audiology License
State Department Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
State Department Hyperlink https://www.lbespa.org/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Doctorate in Audiology
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework A. Coursework Requirements - Audiology License and Provisional Audiology License: The applicant shall submit official transcripts from one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities evidencing completion of at least 75 semester credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework for applicants who began a doctoral program after January 1, 2005. B. Coursework Requirements - Audiology License and Provisional Audiology License: The following coursework requirements apply to applicants who began a master's program after January 1, 1994. 1. The applicant shall submit official transcripts from one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities evidencing completion of at least 75 semester hours of coursework which constitutes a well-integrated program that includes at least: a. 6 semester credit hours in biological/physical sciences and mathematics; b. 6 semester credit hours in behavioral and/or social sciences; c. 15 semester credit hours in basic human communication processes to include the anatomic and physiologic bases, the physical and psychophysical bases, and the linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. 2.a. 36 semester credit hours of professional coursework in audiology; 30 of which shall be in courses for which graduate credit was received*; b. a maximum of 6 academic semester credit hours associated with clinical practicum may be counted toward the minimum of 30 semester credit hours of professional coursework. *If seeking licensure in both speech-language pathology and audiology, at least 15 graduate-level semester hours in each area are required. C. Coursework Requirements - Audiology License and Provisional Audiology License: The following coursework requirements apply to applicants who began a master's program prior to January 1, 1994. 1. The applicant shall submit official transcripts from one or more regionally accredited colleges or universities evidencing completion of at least 60 semester hours of coursework which constitutes a well-integrated program that includes at least 12 semester credit hours in basic human communication processes to include the anatomic and physiologic bases, the physical and psychophysical bases, and the linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. 2.a. Thirty semester credit hours of professional coursework in audiology*: i. 6 in hearing disorders and hearing evaluation; ii. 6 in habilitative/rehabilitative procedures; iii. 6 semester credit hours in speech-language pathology. b. Twenty-one of the 30 semester credit hours shall be in courses for which graduate credit was received. c. A maximum of 6 academic semester credit hours associated with clinical practicum may be counted toward the minimum of 30 semester credit hours of professional coursework, but those hours may not be used to satisfy the minimum of 6 semester credit hours in hearing disorders/evaluation, 6 hours in habilitative/rehabilitative procedures, or 6 hours in speech-language pathology, or the 21 graduate credits in the professional area for which the license is sought.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? 1,820 hours of supervised clinical practicum.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Praxis Audiology Exam pass: 170
Additional requirements specific for schools? Ancillary Certification "Audiologist"

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

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Discipline Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate Deaf and Hard of Hearing (K-12) Add-on
State Department Louisiana Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=12311128
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework Specific Coursework - 21 credit hours that pertain to children with hearing impairments, the following areas must be addressed: Introduction to Special Education; Physiological, psychosocial, sociological, and cultural aspects of deafness; Speech and speech reading; Educational Audiology, auditory assistive devices, and technology; Communication Methodology; Language development that includes linguistic principles and assessment strategies in language acquisitions for deaf and hard of hearing; Instructional strategies and curriculum development for deaf and hard of hearing
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? Complete 3 credit hours of internship of students with hearing impairments or 3 years of successful teaching experience of students with hearing impairments.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014 or 5014) pass: 150 Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354 or 5354) pass: 145 Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (0272) pass: 160
Alternative Route Provisional or temporary Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT) May be issued to an employing school system for three (3) years while the holder pursues endorsements (add-on) certification requirements. If a teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and the LDE has designated the area as an area that requires extensive hours for completion, up to two additional years of renewal may be granted. These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification. The employing district superintendent must provide a signed statement certifying that "there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position" and that applicant is the best-qualified person available for the position (Individual must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or OS certificate and be teaching outside of their certified area.)

Early Childhood Educator

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Discipline Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate Early Childhood Certificate
State Department Louisiana Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Prospect.aspx?PageID=608
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range PreK - 3rd grade
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework A traditional teacher preparation program is a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Science degree program that includes general education courses, a certification area of focus, professional education, 180 hours of field experiences, and one semester of student teaching or internship in a school.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? 180 hours of field experience, and one semester of student teaching or internship in a school.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? The prerequisites of each traditional teaching preparation program differ. Since Praxis exams are required for state certification, these exams are part of the admission standards as well as the completion standards of all teacher preparation programs. Praxis I (PPST) and Praxis II Content Exams: Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 0014 or 5014(pass 150) Pedagogy Requirement: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 0354 or 5354 (pass 145) & PLT: Early Childhood 0621 (pass 157)
Additional requirements specific to Part C? Early Interventionist add on certification; licenses accepted for Early Intervention Certificate (add on) include: PK -3rd grade, Elem Ed, K-12, Secondary, or Special Education
Alternative Route Provisional or temporary There are three alternative routes for certification, the Practitioner Teacher Program, Master's Degree Program, and the Certification-Only Program. Practitioner Teacher Program is not available for Early Interventionist Certification. A Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) May be issued for one (1) school year, upon completion of the one year of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Practitioner License or a higher-level certificate. Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT) May be issued to an employing school system for three (3) years while the holder pursues endorsements (add-on) certification requirements. If a teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and the LDE has designated the area as an area that requires extensive hours for completion, up to two additional years of renewal may be granted. These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification. The employing district superintendent must provide a signed statement certifying that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position" and that applicant is the best-qualified person available for the position (Individual must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or OS certificate and be teaching outside of their certified area.)

Early Childhood Special Educator

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Discipline Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate Special Education Early Interventionist: Birth to 5 Years
State Department Louisiana Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Prospect.aspx?PageID=608
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - 5 yrs
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework A traditional teacher preparation program is a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Science degree program that includes general education courses, a certification area of focus, professional education, 180 hours of field experiences, and one semester of student teaching or internship in a school.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? 180 hours of field experience, and one semester of student teaching or internship in a school.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? The prerequisites of each traditional teaching preparation program differ. Since Praxis exams are required for state certification, these exams are part of the admission standards as well as the completion standards of all teacher preparation programs. Praxis I (PPST) and Praxis II Content Exams: Elementary Education: Content Knowledge 0014 or 5014(pass 150) Pedagogy Requirement: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications 0354 or 5354 (pass 145) & PLT: Early Childhood 0621 (pass 157)
Alternative Route Provisional or temporary There are three alternative routes for certification, the Practitioner Teacher Program, Master's Degree Program, and the Certification-Only Program. Practitioner Teacher Program is not available for Early Interventionist Certification. A Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) May be issued for one (1) school year, upon completion of the one year of employment on this certificate, the holder must fulfill guidelines for a Practitioner License or a higher-level certificate. Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT) May be issued to an employing school system for three (3) years while the holder pursues endorsements (add-on) certification requirements. If a teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and the LDE has designated the area as an area that requires extensive hours for completion, up to two additional years of renewal may be granted. These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification. The employing district superintendent must provide a signed statement certifying that there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position" and that applicant is the best-qualified person available for the position (Individual must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or OS certificate and be teaching outside of their certified area.)

Early Interventionist – Add On (Endorsement)

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Discipline Early Interventionist
License/Certificate Early Interventionist Add-On (Endorsement)
State Department Louisiana Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Checklist/Early_Interventionist_7_14.pdf 
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range PreK- K; PreK-Grade 3
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework 18 credit hours that pertain to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as listed below:

Foundations in Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention; Understanding and working with Families of Young Children; Assessment in Early Intervention; Early Intervention Methods; Teaming, Physical and Medical Management in Early Intervention; Communication and Literacy in Early Intervention; Nine (9) semester hours of reading
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? 180 hours of field experience, and one semester of student teaching or internship in a school.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Early Childhood Education Exam (#0020) taken prior to 12/31/07 or Principles of Learning & Teaching: Early Childhood (#0521); Achieve passing score for PRAXIS Ed of Exceptional Child: Core CK (0353) if completed prior to 12/31/10. After 1/1/11 SPED: Core Knowledge and Applications (0354 or 5354) to 8/31/14
Additional requirements specific for schools? For individuals holding a valid early childhood certificate.

Family Therapist

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Discipline Family Therapist
License/Certificate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State Department Louisiana Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://www.lpcboard.org/application
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Master's; COAMFTE approved graduate degree program or 60 semester hour graduate degree in marriage and family therapy/counseling or a related clinical mental health field from a regionally accredited educational institution.
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework Program of study accredited by COAMFTE OR to show equivalency: 1. Theoretical Knowledge of Marriage and Family Therapy (2-course min) 2. Clinical Knowledge of Marriage and Family Therapy (4-course min) 3. Assessment and Treatment in Marriage and Family Therapy (2-course min) 4. Development of individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan (1-course min) 5. Professional Ethics (1-course min) 6. Research (1-course min) 7. Additional Learning (1-course min) 8. Practicum and Internship.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? Document a minimum of 3000 hours of post-masters supervised experience in marriage and family therapy under the clinical supervision of a Board-Approved Supervisor including a minimum of 2000 direct client contact hours, a minimum of 1000 indirect client contact hours, a minimum of 200 face-to-face supervision hours. Post-masters supervised experience should occur over a period of no less than two years and not more than six years from the original date such supervision was approved.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board's (AMFTRB) Examination in Marital and Family Therapy (no specific scores provided).

Nurse

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Discipline Nurse
License/Certificate Registered Nurse
State Department Louisiana Board of Nursing
State Department Hyperlink https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=24
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Applicant must have successfully completed the State Board Test Pool Examination and earned a score of 350 or above in each area or have written the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and earned a passing score of 1600 or pass on a pass/fail scale.
Additional requirements specific for schools? Ancillary School Nurse from Dept of Ed requires current Louisiana registered nurse license.

Occupational Therapist

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Discipline Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate Occupational Therapist
State Department Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://www.lsbme.la.gov/licensure/occupational-therapistsassistants
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Master's
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? Performed at least 6 months of occupational therapy work experience as part of an internship under a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist (NBOCT) Certified Occupational Therapist Exam (Score of 450)
Additional requirements specific for schools? Ancillary Certification

Physical Therapist

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Discipline Physical Therapist
License/Certificate Physical Therapy License
State Department Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Board
State Department Hyperlink https://www.laptboard.org/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure specific coursework Education shall include no less than 150 total semester-hour credits including no less than 90 semester-hours credits of physical therapy education and no less than 60 semester-hour credits of general education.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) passing score of 600 Jurisprudence Exam required (computer-based, open book); applicants required to make a 75% or higher to pass.
Additional requirements specific for schools? Ancillary Certification

Psychologist

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Discipline Psychologist
License/Certificate Clinical Psychology License
State Department Louisiana Board of Examiners of Psychologists
State Department Hyperlink https://lsbep.org/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Doctoral degree with a major in psychology
Licensure specific coursework The program must include coursework in the following scientific areas: scientific and professional standards and ethics, statistics and psychometrics, and research methodology and design. Coursework in the following substantive areas: the biological basis of behavior, the cognitive-affective basis of behavior, the social basis of behavior, and individual differences.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? Gain at least 2 years (3000 hours) of supervised experience. One year of this experience can be an internship completed during your doctoral program, but the remaining time must be earned post-doctorally. The experience must be gained under the guidance of an approved and licensed psychologist.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP); a scaled score of 500 is required. Two state-specific tests are also required once all other licensing requirements have been met. (1) The jurisprudence examination may be completed at home. (2) The oral exam will receive one of three grades: pass, fail or continue.

School Psychologist

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Discipline School Psychologist
License/Certificate State Ed Dept: Ancillary Certification Application - School Psychologist including: School Psychologist Level A (Doctorate) and Level B (Masters or Specialist) Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
State Department Louisiana Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.school-psychologists.com/state/louisiana-school-psychologist-certification.html
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement Master's
Licensure specific coursework Level B psychologist will have earned at least 60 semester hours of graduate credit and the Level A school psychologist at least 90. The master’s program will include at least 54 semester hours of coursework exclusive of the internship. The doctoral program will include at least 78 semester hours of coursework exclusive of internship and dissertation.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? 1,200 hours of internship for individuals enrolled in specialist programs; at least 1,500 hours of internship are required of those who enroll in doctoral programs. A minimum of 600 internship hours must be served in a school setting. (Doctoral candidates who completed the required 600 hours while pursuing a lower degree may have more latitude when it comes to internship settings at the Ph.D. level.) The internship is earned under a provisional certificate. While working under a provisional certificate, the school psychologist should have two hours of weekly supervision. Internship supervision that takes place in a school setting will be provided by a credentialed school psychologist; internship supervision that takes place in other settings will be provided by a psychologist with appropriate credentialing.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? National School Psychology Examination administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS/PRAXIS II #10401) pass 165 for NCSP certification
Additional requirements specific to Part C? Must be employed by a school system. Supervision according to license.

Social Worker

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Discipline Social Worker
License/Certificate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW )
State Department Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners
State Department Hyperlink https://www.labswe.org/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Master's
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Association of Social Work Boards 70
Additional requirements specific for schools? Ancillary Social Worker (Qualified) Endorsement Certification

Speech Language Pathologist

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Discipline Speech-Language Pathologist
License/Certificate L-SLP-Speech-Language Pathologist
State Department Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
State Department Hyperlink https://www.lbespa.org/
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement Master's in speech
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? 400 clinical practicum hours if graduate program began after January 1, 2004; 9 months of full-time post-graduate professional employment experience.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Passing score on Praxis examination or ASHA certification; Evidence of a passing score on the LBESPA approved examination in audiology or speech-language pathology shall be submitted to LBESPA by the testing agency administering the examination. Scores received directly from the applicant are not acceptable for licensing purposes. The passing score shall be the score determined by the testing agency at the time the applicant completes the examination.
Additional requirements specific for schools? Ancillary Certification "Speech Pathologist" The Louisiana Department of Education requires speech-language pathologists to have ancillary certification in order to provide services in schools, as well as state licensure (renewable every year). An ancillary certificate allows a qualified person who is not a certified teacher to perform only those services that are specifically stated on the certificate.

Vision Specialist

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Discipline Vision Specialist
License/Certificate Visual Impairments/Blind K-12
State Department Louisiana Department of Education
State Department Hyperlink https://www.teachlouisiana.net/Teachers.aspx?PageID=12311128
Type of License/Certificate Licensure/Certificate
Age Range Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework Orientation and mobility for the classroom teacher Assessment and Evaluation techniques, including functional vision evaluation and reading media assessment Assistive technology for students with visual impairments Educational implications of low vision and blindness Instructional strategies and materials for students with visual impairments Introduction to Braille, including literary and Nemeth codes Braille II
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work? Complete three (3) credit hours of internship of students with visually impaired or blind OR three (3) years of successful teaching experience of students with visual impairments or blind.
Licensure Dependent on an Exam? Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (0014 or 5014) pass 150; Special Education: Core Content Knowledge and Applications (0354 or 5354) pass 145 National Certification of Literary Braille or demonstrate an oral braille reading speed of 70 wpm
Alternative Route Provisional or temporary Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach (OFAT) May be issued to an employing school system for three (3) years while the holder pursues endorsements (add-on) certification requirements. If a teacher is actively pursuing certification in the field and the LDE has designated the area as an area that requires extensive hours for completion, up to two additional years of renewal may be granted. These designated areas are: Academically Gifted, Early Interventionist, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Significant Disabilities One additional year of renewability may be granted for applicant pursuing Mild/Moderate certification. The employing district superintendent must provide a signed statement certifying that "there is no regularly certified, competent, and suitable person available for the position" and that applicant is the best-qualified person available for the position (Individual must hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate or OS certificate and be teaching outside of their certified area.)