TEACHERS OF COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CAREERS

Subpart 1. Scope of practice. A teacher of communications technology careers is authorized to provide students in grades 7 through 12 instruction that is designed to develop an effective understanding of current communications technology core skills standards through instruction including the following areas: A. academic foundations specific to communications technology; B. standard safety practices in communications technology; C. professional responsibilities in communications technology; D. communications technology careers exploration and investigation; E. effects of communications technology; and F. applications of production skills in communications technology. Subp. 2. Licensure requirements. A candidate for licensure as a teacher of communications technology careers shall have completed at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a teacher preparation program approved under chapter 8705 including: A. the standards of effective practice under part 8710.2000 ; B. the core skills for teachers of career and technical education under part 8710.8000 ; and C. the standards under subpart 3. Subp. 3. Subject matter standard. A candidate for licensure as a teacher of communications technology careers must complete a preparation program under subpart 2 that includes the candidate's demonstration of the knowledge and skills listed in items A to F. A. A teacher of communications technology careers must demonstrate the knowledge and applications of the academic subject matter required for proficiency in the following areas: (1) apply knowledge of systems specific to the communications technology careers; (2) technical reading and writing using charts, manuals, and journals; (3) match math activities to communications technology careers processes; (4) create and interpret representations of specifications used in communications technology careers; (5) use and interpret technical terminology specific to communications technology careers; and (6) awareness of emerging products and technologies as related to communications technology careers. B. A teacher of communications technology careers must demonstrate the knowledge and applications of safety and environmental concerns and policies issued by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including: (1) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules; and (2) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations. C. A teacher of communications technology careers must demonstrate knowledge and application of legal responsibilities and ethical practices including: (1) policies issued by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, such as copyright laws, rating systems, filters/censorship systems, and mandatory reporting; (2) employee protection procedures, such as the "Right to Know" regulations; and (3) the management and use of resources, such as: staff policies and procedures, budgets, and training opportunities. D. A teacher of communications technology careers must demonstrate knowledge by: (1) describing potential communications technology career pathways; (2) describing the levels of education, licensing/certification requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments, and career growth potential for a specific communications technology career; (3) utilizing personal occupational experiences to make communications technology careers meaningful to the students; and (4) facilitating work-based learning opportunities including job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeship programs. E. A teacher of communications technology careers must demonstrate the impact of: (1) how the products, services, and applications may affect various behavior changes; (2) the range of products, services, and applications available to employers and customers; (3) quality control and improvement processes as they relate to customer satisfaction; (4) past and present effects on the environment, socioeconomic status, and nontraditional technology systems; and (5) the management and use of resources. F. A teacher of communications technology careers must demonstrate the skills necessary to: (1) envision, design, select, and use materials and resources to create, assemble, and deploy a finished product; (2) problem solve, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and operate equipment; and (3) estimate and bid products and services. Subp. 4. [Repealed, 47 SR 986]