Or. Admin. Code § 584-245-0210

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 584-245-0210 - School Psychologist License

(1)Term of Licensure: A School Psychologist License is valid for three years and is renewable as provided in section 4 of this rule. The date of the first expiration of the license is three years from the date of issue plus time to the applicant's birthday.

(2)Assignments: The School Psychologist License is valid for:

(a) School psychology at all age or grade levels;

(b) Substitute counseling at any level; and

(c) Substitute teaching at any level in any specialty.

(3)Applying for License: To be eligible for a School Psychologist License, an applicant must:

(a) Possess the personal qualifications for licensure including attainment of at least eighteen years of age; possessing good moral character; and mental and physical health necessary for employment as a school psychologist;;

(b) Complete a School Psychologist License Preparation Program.

(A) Completers of Oregon Programs: Provide evidence of admission to and completion of a Commission-approved School Psychologist License preparation program; or

(B) Completers of Out-of-State Programs: Provide evidence of:

(i) Completion of an approved out-of-state school psychologist program;

(ii) An active and valid non-provisional school psychologist license from a NASDTEC jurisdiction; and

(iii) Meet the requirements for knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights laws and professional ethics; or

(C) Complete a Specialist-level program or equivalent accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists in school psychology; or

(D) Hold a current certification of Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) administered by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB; established by NASP); and

(c) Complete a background clearance that includes:

(A) Furnishing fingerprints, as required by ORS 342.223;

(B) Providing satisfactory responses to character questions in the form and manner prescribed by the Commission; and

(d) Submit a complete and correct application in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in 584-200-0050.

(4)Renewal: The School Psychologist License may be renewed repeatedly for three years. To be eligible to apply for renewal of the School Psychologist License, the applicant must:

(a) Complete a professional development plan in accordance with OAR 584-255-0010; and

(b) Submit a complete and correct renewal application in the form and manner required by the Commission and the payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050.

Or. Admin. Code § 584-245-0210

TSPC 18-2021, adopt filed 11/15/2021, effective 1/3/2022; TSPC 19-2023, amend filed 10/23/2023, effective 11/1/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.165

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.125, ORS 342.136, ORS 342.138 & ORS 342.165