Before You Begin
The following requirements need to be met and have the appropriate documentation:
- The Initial Content Specialist Authorization is a two-step application process. Note: You must have a master's degree in a Board of Educational Examiners endorsement area. For Step 2, you will need a position offer and the district must show efforts of a diligent search and no properly endorsed applicants were available.
- This certification is limited to the endorsement listed on the authorization. This authorization is not eligible for conditional licensure or to add any other endorsement areas.
- Official transcripts issued to you to be uploaded in the applications.
- Letter from the Board of Educational Examiners stipulating eligibility for the Content Specialist Authorization and specific content area(s).
- Offer letter from the school district on school letterhead.
- Mandatory reporter training for child abuse and completion certificate.
- Verification of Citizenship or Work Authorization
- U.S. Citizens must provide one of the following:
- A valid U.S. passport; or
- A valid driver's license and Social Security card.
- Non-U.S. Citizens must provide documentation verifying their legal presence in the United States and authorization to work in the United States.
- U.S. Citizens must provide one of the following:
Completing the Online Application
- Go to the Apply, Renew or Convert an Educator License webpage.
- Have your folder number ready.
- Use the License Search if you are unsure of your folder number or unsure if you have one.
- Log in to the online application system.
- Once logged in, select New Application or Renew.
- Confirm your profile information and select Next.
- Select: Apply for a new License
- Select the Professional Area in which you are applying: Authorizations
- Select application: Content Specialist Authorization (Step 2 - Processing)
- The system will have you:
- Agree to creating an application, read through the instructions and scroll to the red X’s.
- Complete a checklist.
- This is where you will agree to FBI fingerprinting and click on the BOEE Instructions for using Fieldprint to schedule your appointment. There is a code in the instructions you will need.
- It is important to read each checklist question so you create an accurate application.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the fees/Submit application.