Division of Educator Licensure and Quality

The Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board issues a five year Level I Certificate for Directors and Assistant Directors of Pupil Personnel to applicants who:

• Have completed a preparation program approved by the Education Professional Standards Board pursuant to 16 KAR 5:010;
• Have completed three (3) years of full-time teaching experience;
• Hold a master's degree; and
• Qualify for a Kentucky teaching certificate.

Additional Information: 

"Level I" means the standards-based program of studies designed for minimal preparation to serve in the position of director and assistant director of pupil personnel.

"Level II" means the standards-based program of studies to attain the first five year renewal of the certificate for the position of director or assistant director pupil personnel.

"Qualified applicant" means an applicant who holds the appropriate certification as a director of pupil personnel services unless the superintendent of the employing school district has documented evidence that the applicant is unsuitable for appointment.