1. (a) To be eligible for licensure as a principal, an individual shall:

   1. (1) Meet the requirements of Ed 505.03, Ed 505.04, and (b) below;
   2. (2) Have completed at least 3 years’ experience as a teacher, instructional specialist, educational specialist, or education administrator;

   3. (3) Have one of the following:

      1. a. Completed a state-approved master’s level program leading to school principal licensure from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body approved by the U.S. Department of Education; or

      2. b. Completed a master’s program in education or related field and demonstrated:

         1. 1. The competencies, skills, and knowledge as listed in (b) below; and
         2. 2. Meet the requirements as outlined in Ed 505.03 and Ed 505.04; and
   4. (4) Apply for licensure following the application procedures outlined in Ed 505.08 through Ed 505.10.

2. (b) To be eligible for licensure as a principal, a candidate shall have the following skills, competencies, and knowledge:

   1. (1) In the area of educational leadership, the candidate shall have the ability to:

      1. a. Facilitate the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning supported by the school community;
      2. b. Listen, analyze and respond clearly and appropriately to issues related to the needs of the school community; and
      3. c. Shape the educational plan and actions within the school reflecting the district's mission, planning, and assessment processes;

   2. (2) In the area of the knowledge of school culture and instructional programs, the candidate shall have the ability to:

      1. a. Establish clear goals, a vision and expectations for students, with assessment processes in place, promoting student growth and development;
      2. b. Demonstrate knowledge of learning and motivational theories and has the ability to create and implement research-based strategies while providing support for educators;
      3. c. Encourage educators to design, implement, evaluate or refine curriculum and has a functional knowledge of existing curriculum across disciplines;
      4. d. Demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching practices, acknowledge current methods and practices, and demonstrate the ability to evaluate and improve the school's educational program; and
      5. e. Understand the change process and recognize the levels of individual and institutional change;

   3. (3) In the area of management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, effective, and positive learning environment, the candidate shall have the ability to:

      1. a. Provide a safe school environment and plan and execute systematic emergency drills, training, and revisions as needed;
      2. b. Recognize and communicate facility maintenance needs with appropriate personnel to resolve concerns;
      3. c. Manage human resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively in a collaborative manner while addressing staff needs;
      4. d. Generate reports and maintain records in an efficient, timely and succinct manner while preserving confidentiality; and
      5. e. Demonstrate knowledge of school cultures and gather feedback to develop and maintain a positive school climate; and
      6. f. Demonstrate knowledge of following policies, laws, and regulations; and

   4. (4) In the area of the knowledge of how to develop local district goals, the candidate shall:

      1. a. Develop professional goals that align with building and district level goals; and
      2. b. Collaboratively develop and implement building level goals.

Source. #13655, eff 7-1-23 (formerly Ed 506.04)