United States Virgin Islands Department of Education

 Division of Human Resources

School Librarian Certification Requirements

When Required

This certificate is required for anyone serving in the employ of the Department of Education as a school librarian.

Professional Educator Class II Certificate Requirements (valid for five years and renewable every five years with special requirements)

On and after August 7, 2003 to receive a Professional Educator Class II Certificate to serve as a school librarian, an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements:

A. Has completed a minimum of 30 school months of successful service as a school librarian or as a teacher at the elementary or secondary level;

B. Has completed, as part or in addition to the master's degree, a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate credits at an approved and/or accredited institution or institutions in library science classes and related areas designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge needed in the area of library science;

C. Has completed a minimum of 6 semester hours in child and adolescent psychology:

D. Has completed a minimum of one introductory course in special education; and

E. Has completed all required assessments

(since 9/9/05)

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Last modified: 02/25/08