Temporary Authorization
You need to submit the following information:
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a Temporary Authorization Application (pdf) completed by you and your employing school district;
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official transcripts of all coursework completed (undergraduate and graduate); and
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plan/list of courses that will be taken to meet the required competencies.
You must complete a background check. You will need to request a Background Check Packet from our office. For more information please contact Educator Certification at (573) 751-0051
The temporary authorization certificate will not include elementary (1-6); early childhood (B-3); early childhood special education (B-3); blind and partially sighted (K-12); and/or deaf and hearing impaired (K-12) areas. Applicants for the areas of driver's education, English for Speakers of other languages, gifted, and special reading must already hold a certificate of license to teach or must seek a certificate of license to teach in a stand-alone area.
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