Administrator

Educator Licensure

Administrator

Licensed educators seeking to serve in administrative positions in Mississippi K-12 public or parochial schools must become certified as administrators. Administrator certification can be obtained through:
 

• Traditional – degree program in Educational Leadership
• Alternate Route – an Alternate Route Entry Level Administrator License can be issued to an applicant who has not completed an educational administration/leadership program

1. Traditional  Note: A masters, specialist or doctorate in Educational Leadership/Administration is specifically designated for Administrator K-12 certification. With that degree, all Administrative requirements must be met before the class level of the license can be upgraded.
 

• Administrator License Approved Program Route Requirements
• Verification of Education Experience Form

2. Alternate Note: See requirements for acceptable degree areas for alternate route entry level administrator license.

• Alternate Route Entry Level Administrator License Requirements
• Verification of Education Experience Form

Additional Resources:

• K-12 Administrator Licensure Renewal Requirements for Traditional Route Administrators
• List of Approved SEMI and OSL Agencies updated 11/17/2020