New Jersey Statutes 18A:27-2.3. Authorization for employment of teachers from foreign countries, requirements for certification
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 18A:27-2.3
- Board: means the board of education. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
- District: means a school district. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
- Public school: means a school, under college grade, which derives its support entirely or in part from public funds. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- State board: means the State Board of Education. See New Jersey Statutes 18A:1-1
4. a. A teacher from a foreign country shall be authorized to teach in the United States under an international teacher placement program or a teacher exchange program as authorized by any federal law, and shall be certified in accordance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section to teach for a period of no more than three years.
b. In order for a teacher from a foreign country to be certified under this section, the teacher shall:
(1) meet the eligibility requirements for a provisional instructional certificate or possess equivalent qualifications as determined by the State Board of Education; and
(2) demonstrate the ability to speak, read and write the English language fluently, in accordance with criteria established by the State Board of Education.
c. A teacher from a foreign country employed pursuant to this act shall be deemed to be an employee of the public school district, and as such shall be eligible to become a member of the bargaining unit defined in the applicable agreement with the public school district.
L.2002,c.9,s.4.