Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR) › BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM › Chapter 24 - LICENSURE OF INSTRUCTORS › Section 041-24-2 - General Eligibility; Application

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant may apply for licensure as an instructor to
					 teach one or more of the following practice areas: aesthetics, barbering,
					 cosmetology, limited barbering and nail technology. The applicant establishes
					 basic eligibility for licensure by submitting the following in a format as
					 required by the Director, along with the fee required by chapter 10, section
					 5(8) of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation,
					 "Establishment of License Fees," and such other information as the Director may
					 require:
1. Evidence of completing the
				  12th grade in a secondary school of learning. A high
				  school diploma or its equivalent is acceptable.
2. A valid practitioner's license in the
				  practice area for which the applicant is seeking an instructor license.
3. Evidence of having met one of
				  the following education pathways:
A.
Pathway 1: Student Instructor Training
The applicant has satisfactorily completed a course of
					 study in instructing, as described in chapter 27 of this Program's rules, which
					 consisted of at least 600 hours in not less than fifteen (15) weeks at a
					 licensed school.
B.
Pathway 2: Practice Experience
The applicant has engaged in active practice in one or more
					 of the practice areas for which instructor licensure is sought. For purposes of
					 this paragraph, "active practice" means:
1) During the five (5) years immediately
				  preceding application, the applicant shall demonstrate a minimum of 1,500 hours
				  of licensed practice work experience; and
[NOTE: The Director will accept the designation of
					 occupation as stated on the first page of the proposed supervisor's federal tax
					 returns as prima facie proof of active practice in such occupation during the
					 period covered by such returns.]
2) Evidence of four (4) credits calculated at
				  the rate of one (1) credit per fifteen (15) class hours at a post-secondary
				  school that is recognized and accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by
				  the United States Department of Education in courses directly related to
				  education or teaching, such as teaching methods, curriculum development, lesson
				  plan development, assessments, classroom management, or measurements and
				  evaluation. Credits shall be documented by an official transcript issued by the
				  school.
C.
Pathway 3: Post-Secondary Education Related to Teaching
The applicant has satisfactorily completed nine (9) credits
					 calculated at the rate of one (1) credit per fifteen (15) class hours at a
					 post-secondary school that is recognized and accredited, or in candidacy for
					 accreditation, by the United States Department of Education in courses directly
					 related to education or teaching.
D.
Pathway 4: Endorsement, Licensed
				  Instructor in Another Jurisdiction
The applicant shall submit evidence of a having a valid
					 license to teach or instruct in another State or jurisdiction.