OAR 584-070-0451
Emergency School Social Worker License
(1)
Upon filing an application and full fee in the form and manner required by the Commission, an Emergency School Social Worker License may be issued in any increment of time at the Executive Director’s discretion, but generally will be limited to the least amount of time reasonably necessary to complete non-provisional licensure requirements or to bridge the actual emergency generating the district’s request.(2)
An Emergency School Social Worker License may be issued when a school district demonstrates extenuating circumstances that merit the issuance of the license in order to protect the district’s programs or students.(3)
The Executive Director is authorized to deny application for an Emergency School Social Worker License if the request exceeds more than one year beyond the expiration of a Restricted Transitional School Social Worker License.(4)
To be eligible for the Emergency School Social Worker License the following must be submitted:(a)
A C-1 application and full fee;(b)
A letter each from the district and the applicant describing the extenuating circumstances that require the issuance of an Emergency School Social Worker License; and(c)
A description of the steps the district will take to ensure the applicant will qualify for the Initial School Social Worker License upon expiration of the Emergency School Social Worker License.(5)
The Emergency School Social Worker License will be issued solely at the discretion of the Executive Director for any length of time deemed necessary to protect the district’s programs or students. The Executive Director may consider the following:(a)
Whether the educator has had any academic preparation or experience in the area of social work;(b)
Efforts the educator has made in meeting the Initial School Social Worker License requirements; and(c)
Whether the educator has obtained a passing score on a commission-approved test of knowledge of U.S. and Oregon civil rights and professional ethics.(6)
The Emergency School Social Worker License is not subject to the 120 day grace period allowed for licensure renewal purposes under ORS 342.127 (Fees).
Source:
Rule 584-070-0451 — Emergency School Social Worker License, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=584-070-0451.