Eligible Schools Eligible schools are defined as community district schools which are ranked in the lower 45 percent based on ratings for the comprehensive reading examination. Nominations for appointment to these schools will be accepted in all license areas valid for appointment in decentralized districts. Authorization for appointment will be dependent upon the budget condition for the 1997-98 school year. Inasmuch as applicants may be appointed between September 1997 and June 1998, it may be possible to grant authorization for specific license areas at different times during the year depending upon the fiscal situation. A list of schools eligible for alternative teacher selection method appointments is enclosed.
Appointments are dependent upon the budget condition.
In the event that eligible lists are exhausted, or no current list exists, a teacher who possesses New York State Certification may be referred for Alternative Teacher Selection. It is incumbent upon the district to advise the nominee to appear personally with a complete packet when an appointment is requested. For all teaching areas on the elementary and junior high school levels and for guidance counselor on the elementary and secondary levels, the New York State Certificate must be in the specific subject area. For bilingual licenses, possession of the appropriate New York State Certificate and Bilingual Extension. This applies to all teaching areas and guidance counselor.