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The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) has three open seats on its Board for: a principal, a teacher from a school located within the 7-county metropolitan area, and a member of the public. PELSB encourages interested applicants to apply now.
About PELSB
PELSB is governed by a 13-member Board and is tasked with:
- Licensing teachers, including related services providers, in Minnesota.
- Establishing and maintaining teacher licensure standards and requirements.
- Establishing and enforcing the Teacher Code of Ethics.
- Approving and overseeing teacher preparation providers and programs.
- Overseeing licensure via portfolio, a non-traditional pathway to a Tier 3 or Tier 4 license.
- Collecting and sharing data, including teacher licensure and assignment data from school districts; enrollment and completion data from teacher preparation programs; and activities and outcomes from grant recipients.
- Administering grants and contracts to support teacher recruitment and retention.
Board members are responsible for shaping the mission and vision of PELSB. Additionally, board members are responsible for attending monthly board meetings and committee meetings, as assigned.
How to apply
Members of the public can apply for an open seat through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. If you have additional questions about the appointment process, please contact Yelena Bailey at Yelena.Bailey@state.mn.us.
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