Pupil Service Staff Certificates

• Completed and signed Idaho Educator Certification Application packet
• Application fee of $75.00
  • Checks and money orders are to be made payable to the Idaho Department of Education
  • Credit cards are not accepted as payment
  • Payment is non-refundable
  • Cash in the exact amount will be accepted for walk-ins only
• Complete a Background Investigation Check (BIC) (including processing fee)

In addition to the required documents and fees, please provide the required documents based on your area(s) of endorsement:

Audiology

• Official Transcript with Master’s Degree in Audiology

Occupational Therapist

• Copy of Occupational Therapist (OT) License

Physical Therapist

• Copy of Physical Therapist (PT) License

School Counselor

• Official Transcript with Master’s Degree from accredited college or university
• Institutional Recommendation verifying Idaho state-approved School Counselor certification program OR out-of-state School Counselor program accredited by CACREP, CAEP or AAQEP
  • To qualify for a 5-year School Counselor K-12 credential, must include verification of at least 700 hours of K-12 school counseling practicum/internship, with at least 75% of the hours (525 hours) in a K-12 setting, to include time in Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), and High School (9-12) OR at least one year of certificated K-12 school counseling experience, including time in all grade levels (Elementary, Middle and High School)
  • Current, valid out-of-state School Counselor certificate may be accepted in place of the Institutional Recommendation. Verification of K-12 school counseling in all grade levels will still be required to qualify for a 5-year Idaho School Counselor K-12 credential

School Counselor (Basic)

• Official Transcript with Master’s Degree
• Copy of a valid Idaho license issued by the applicable Idaho licensing body for social worker or licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor.

School Nurse

Three (3)-year Interim Certificate

• Copy of Idaho Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Official Transcript with Nursing Program

Five (5)-year Renewable Certificate

• Copy of Idaho Registered Nurse (RN) license; and
• Official Transcript with bachelor’s degree in nursing, education or a health-related field

OR

• Copy of Idaho Registered Nurse (RN) license; and
• Verification of two (2) years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) of experience in school nursing, community health nursing, or any other area of pediatric, adolescent, or family nursing experience

School Psychologist

Three (3)-year Interim Certificate

• Official Transcript with a Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Verification of enrollment in a School Psychologist certification program

Five (5)-year Renewable Certificate

• Official Transcript with a Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology
• Institutional Recommendation verifying state-approved school psychologist program to include verification of a 1200-hour practicum in school psychology OR
  • Copy of current National Certification for School Psychologist (NCSP) certificate OR
  • Copy of a current out-of-state School Psychologist certificate

School Social Worker

• Official transcript with Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Institutional Recommendation verifying state-approved School Social Worker program
  • To include verification of a school social work practicum in a preK-12 setting OR
  • Post-LMSW extensive experience working with children and families
• Copy of Idaho Social Worker License issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses

Speech-Language Pathologist

Three (3)-year Interim Certificate

• Official Transcript with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Verification of enrollment in a Master’s Degree program for Speech-Language Pathologist

Five (5)-year Renewable Certificate

• Official Transcript with Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Q: I completed a school counseling program with a practicum/internship that is under 700 hours and/or does not include all grade levels. May I still apply for Idaho Counselor K-12 certification?

A: If you have a current, valid out-of-state school counseling certificate, you may apply for and receive a 3-year Idaho Counselor K-12 credential. School counseling experience gained while holding the 3-year credential may be used in place of the missing practicum.